- Two of Rob Reiner’s children asked the public for “respect and privacy” after their brother’s court appearance.
- Nick Reiner, 32, was arrested and faces two counts of first-degree murder; his arraignment is scheduled for Jan. 7.
- Family called for compassion and urged the public to remember Rob and Michele Reiner for their lives and love.
H2: Family issues brief statement after hearing
Two of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s children, Jake and Romy Reiner, released a short statement Wednesday asking for privacy after their brother appeared at a Los Angeles courthouse in connection with their parents’ deaths.
“Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day,” the siblings said. They thanked those who have offered condolences and asked the public to temper speculation with compassion and humanity.
H2: Charges and court timeline
Authorities say Rob Reiner, 78, the actor and director, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found fatally stabbed in the master bedroom of their Los Angeles home on Sunday. Investigators arrested their son, Nick Reiner, 32, in University Park shortly after 9 p.m. that night.
Nick Reiner faces two counts of first-degree murder with special-circumstance allegations of multiple murder and the use of a deadly weapon, according to prosecutors. He did not enter a plea during a brief court appearance and was not medically cleared for an earlier hearing. His formal arraignment has been set for Jan. 7.
H3: Defense lawyer comments
Alan Jackson, defense counsel for Nick Reiner, told reporters outside court that there are “very, very complex and serious issues” involved in the case. Jackson urged the public and media to allow the legal system to proceed without jumping to conclusions and to afford the family dignity and respect.
H3: Family asks public to remember the Reiners
In their statement, Jake and Romy described their parents as “not just our parents; they were our best friends.” They asked that their parents be remembered for “the incredible lives they lived and the love they gave.”
The siblings also expressed gratitude for the “outpouring of condolences, kindness, and support” from family, friends and the wider community.
H4: Video — first court appearance
Watch: Nick Reiner makes his first court appearance (NBC News video)
https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/nick-reiner-makes-first-court-appearance-for-charges-connected-to-parents-murders-254619205790
H4: What’s next
Investigators and prosecutors will continue building the case in the weeks ahead. The Jan. 7 arraignment is expected to be a key procedural step where formal pleas and pretrial scheduling will be addressed.
For now, the family has asked for privacy as the legal process moves forward. Officials have not released additional evidence details; authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
H5: Why it matters
The killings of two well-known figures in Hollywood have drawn national attention. Beyond the celebrity aspect, the case highlights challenges families face after violent loss and underscores the role of due process in high-profile criminal matters.
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