Rob Reiner's son Nick to be charged with murdering his parents
Currently, Nick Reiner is being held without bail.
LOS ANGELES - Nick Reiner will be charged with murdering his parents, Hollywood director Rob and his photographer wife Michele, PA Media/dpa reported, citing Los Angeles County district attorney Nathan Hochman.
The pair were found dead from apparent stab wounds in their home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, on Sunday.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Hochman said: "Today, I’m here to announce that our office will be filing charges against Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents, actor director Rob Reiner and photographer producer Michele Singer Reiner.
"These charges will be two counts of first degree murder with a special circumstance of multiple murders.
"He also faces a special allegation that he personally used a dangerous and deadly weapon, that being a knife.
"These charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility parole or the death penalty.
"No decision at this point has been made with respect to the death penalty.”
He added: "Currently, Nick Reiner is being held without bail."
Reiner, who turned 78 in March, has long been one of the most prolific directors in Hollywood. His works include some of the most memorable films of the 1980s and 1990s, including This Is Spinal Tap, A Few Good Men, When Harry Met Sally, and The Princess Bride. - BERNAMA
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