Nick Reiner pleads not guilty, autopsies pending for parents Rob and Michele Reiner

Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner, pleaded not guilty to the murder of his parents on Monday, Feb. 23.

The 32-year-old, charged by the court with two counts of first-degree murder and a special circumstance allegation of multiple murders, waived his right to a speedy trial, according to multiple reports. 

He reportedly wore a brown jumpsuit, had a shaved head, hollow eyes, and showed a brief smile before being mostly silent throughout the proceedings. This is opposed to when he first appeared in court, where he wore a suicide prevention smock.

During the trial, prosecutors said the completed autopsies are still underway for the slain couple.

Nick will stay in solitary confinement without bail at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility, where he might face a maximum sentence of life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty. 

Outside the courtroom, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman informed the press that his office is currently reviewing the specific details of the slayings. This investigation will determine whether prosecutors will pursue the death penalty should Nick be found guilty.

His next court appearance is on April 29. 

Authorities found Rob and wife, Michele, lifeless in their bedroom at their Brentwood residence on Dec. 14, 2025. Prosecutors say the killings were a result of a dispute the night before at a party at comedian Conan O'Brien's home.

According to the LA County Medical Examiner's Office, the couple died from homicide with "multiple sharp force injuries." After the bodies were found by authorities, Nick was arrested and charged soon after.

Nick reportedly battled years of drug addiction and had multiple rehabilitations.