Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of both his parents, famous director Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner.
His lawyer, Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene, submitted the plea in his name while he remained behind glass in an enclosed custody section inside a Los Angeles, California, courtroom, according to The Associated Press (AP). Nick appeared without the suicide prevention smock he wore during his December appearance in court. He spoke only to say yes to a question from the judge, and was otherwise communicating through his attorney.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 30: Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner attend the Human Rights Campaign 2019 Los Angeles Dinner at JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE on March 30, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Authorities found Rob and Michele stabbed to death inside their Brentwood residence Dec. 14. Police apprehended Nick hours later and officials have since held him without bail in the high-profile case.
The judge ordered Reiner to come back to court April 29 to set a preliminary hearing.
Nick Reiner appears during his arraignment in Los Angeles County Superior Court in Los Angeles, California, on February 23, 2026. The son of US movie director Rob Reiner pleaded not guilty to the fatal stabbing of both of his parents when he appeared in a Los Angeles court on Monday. (Photo by CHRIS TORRES / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)
Prosecutors are expected to present evidence in April, after which time a judge will decide if the evidence justifies Reiner going to trial, according to the AP.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined that Rob and Michele died from “multiple sharp force injuries” and authorities alleged the pair were killed hours before their bodies were found.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 23: Nick Reiner appears with Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene during his arraignment in Los Angeles County Superior Court on February 23, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Reiner is facing two counts of first-degree murder for the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, in their Los Angeles home in December 2025. (Photo by Chris Torres-Pool/Getty Images)
Authorities have not disclosed any possible motives in the case. (RELATED: Nick Reiner’s Legal Battle Reportedly Takes Dramatic Turns)
Rob Reiner was an acclaimed director with a long list of credits to his name, including, ” This is Spinal Tap,” “Stand By Me,” “When Harry Met Sally” and “A Few Good Men.”
