Jake and Romy Reiner release a statement today asking the public to temper speculation with compassion and respect their family’s privacy as they mourn the loss of their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, and remember the love and lives their parents shared. Images: Associated Press
By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | December 2025
Nick Reiner’s arraignment is scheduled for January 7, 2026. He appeared in court today but did not enter a plea. He remains held without bail in a Los Angeles jail as authorities and the courts prepare for the next phase of this high-profile case.
Reiner faces two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner, the Emmy-winning director, and Michele Singer Reiner, a renowned photographer and LGBTQ+ advocate. Prosecutors have included special circumstances for multiple murders and the use of a knife, which could increase potential penalties. The District Attorney’s office has not yet decided whether to pursue the death penalty.
Reiner is represented by high-profile criminal defense attorney Alan Jackson, who confirmed his role in guiding the case through the upcoming legal proceedings.
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Hours after discovering the parents’ bodies in their Brentwood home, authorities arrested Nick Reiner. The case has drawn national attention, with fans and the public following developments closely.
In a statement released Dec. 17, their children, Romy and Jake Reiner, called for compassion and privacy during this painful time. “Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day. The horrific and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is something that no one should ever experience,” they said. “They weren’t just our parents; they were our best friends. We are grateful for the outpouring of condolences, kindness, and support we have received not only from family and friends but people from all walks of life. We now ask for respect and privacy, for speculation to be tempered with compassion and humanity, and for our parents to be remembered for the incredible lives they lived and the love they gave.”
As the case moves forward, all eyes are on the January arraignment, where Reiner’s plea and legal strategy will begin to take shape.
