Nick Reiner is appearing in court for the first time.

The 32-year-old appeared with Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene during his arraignment in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Monday (February 23) Los Angeles.

He 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 back in December.

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Nick pled not guilty in the murder of his parents during the hearing.

He apparently spoke only one time while agreeing to a court date of April 29, Variety reports.

His lawyer replaced Alan Jackson as his past lawyer after he suddenly quit the case.

The police issued a statement claiming that the couple’s son is “responsible” for their deaths by mid-December.

Nick Reiner has officially plead not guilty in the murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, during a hearing at the Los Angeles Superior Court.

If you don’t know, the Hollywood couple passed away in December, with their son, 32, arrested, charged, and called “responsible” for the deaths.

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During his court appearance today (February 23), he apparently spoke only one time while agreeing to a court date of April 29, Variety reports. He’s facing two counts of murder.

His lawyer is Kimberly Greene, who replaced Alan Jackson as his past lawyer after he suddenly quit the case.

Alan never explained why he quit the case, but two lawyers mused about possible reasons why he stepped away.

Stay tuned as we learn more about his court appearance today.

Conan O’Brien is speaking out to share the “shock” he experienced when he learned that his friends Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner were murdered, just hours after they attended his holiday party.

The Reiners were found dead at their home on December 14 and their son Nick has been charged with their murder. All three of them were at Conan‘s house on the night of December 13.

THR has reported that the Reiners asked to bring Nick to the party and at the event, Nick got into a verbal altercation with Bill Hader. The family left the party soon after and the Reiners were found dead the next day.

In a new interview, Conan talked about that night.

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“I knew Rob and Michele, and then increasingly got closer and closer to them, and I was seeing them a lot,” Conan told The New Yorker. “My wife and I were seeing them a lot, and they were so — they were just such lovely people. And to have that experience of saying good night to somebody and having them leave and then find out the next day that they’re gone. … I think I was in shock for quite a while afterward. I mean, there’s no other word for it. It’s just very — it’s so awful. It’s just so awful.”

“And I think about how Rob felt about things that are happening in the country, how involved he was, how much he put himself out there—and to have that voice go quiet in an instant is still hard for me to comprehend,” he added.

Nick Reiner‘s former lawyer recently responded to a rumor about why he quit the case.

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Nick Reiner‘s former lawyer Alan Jackson is speaking out.

The criminal defense attorney appeared on the “Hot Mic” podcast with Billy Bush and spoke about when he first got the call to defend the 32-year-old child of Rob and Michele Reiner.

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He said he “dropped everything” to begin working on the case, and received the call in the “very, very early morning hours of [Dec] 15th.” If you don’t know, the Hollywood couple were found dead on December 14, with their son arrested, charged, and being called “responsible” for the deaths.

“It was just hours into the circumstances,” he added.

He would not say who made that call to him, though.

“I have to show fealty and loyalty to the confidentiality that attends that kind of phone call … I can tell you that immediately thereafter, I dropped everything. I sent out a notice to my team here back in Los Angeles … I got on a flight nearly immediately,” he continued.

Alan Jackson publicly stepped away as Reiner‘s attorney last week.

Billy mused if he dropped the case over money concerns.

Jackson responded, “You can’t say that something happened with the retainer because I’ve never said that.”

“Obviously, something happened with my ability, and my team’s ability, to continue the representation, but I don’t want you, your audience or anybody else to start speculating as to what that might be. I have not said a word about it,” he added.

Two lawyers, who are not involved with the case, revealed the potential reasons why Alan Jackson might’ve quit the case.

This week, people were shocked when Nick Reiner‘s lawyer, Alan Jackson, quit his case as they were due in court.

He was previously defending Nick, who is accused of killing his parents Rob and Michele Reiner.

In a press conference, Alan Jackson said he could not get into details about why he quit, and did also say: “Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder.”

Now, 2 lawyers are weighing in on why he may have stepped away.

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“If you look at his phrases, ‘We have no choice’ and ‘circumstances beyond our control,’ that’s likely an ethical or legal conflict. I would most likely say it’s a conflict of interest,” entertainment lawyer Lisa Bonner mused to Page Six.

About Alan Jackson declaring that “Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder,” here’s what Lisa had to say about that: “He’s reaffirming the presumption of innocence. He’s not gotten any admission of guilt from Nick. He’s preserving all the defenses going forward. A defense lawyer always says, ‘My client is not guilty. This country is built on the presumption of innocence.”

Fox News spoke to criminal defense attorney Joshua Ritter, who thinks it might come down to money.

“It sounds like it was simply a mutual parting over a lack of ability to retain a private attorney and, therefore, his only option was that he was left with a public defender,” he said.

Read the family’s latest statement after this development.

Nick Reiner‘s former lawyer, Alan Jackson, quit the case this morning but just said some remarks outside of the court house.

He was previously defending Nick, who is accused of murdering his parents Rob and Michele Reiner.

Outside of the courthouse today, Jackson gave a brief press conference where he said he could not fully reveal why he had to withdraw from the case.

He also proclaimed: “Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder.”

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Jackson said, “My team and I remain deeply, deeply committed to Nick Reiner and to his best interests. We’re not just convinced. We know that the legal process will reveal the true facts about the circumstances about this case, Nick’s case. A lot has been printed about Nick, about his family….speculation…On December 15, in the early morning hours…I got a call. Me and my team, we dropped everything.”

He said for the last three weeks they’ve worked tirelessly to investigate, up until today.

“What we’ve learned, and you can take this to the bank, is that pursuant to the law in California. Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder. Print that. Print that. We wish him the very best moving forward,” Jackson added.

The family released a statement after court.

Nick Reiner was supposed to be defended by high profile attorney Alan Jackson, however, he has officially withdrawn from the case.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced last month that his office will file two counts of first-degree murder charges against the 32-year-old for allegedly killing his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.

TMZ reported that Alan withdrew from the case today (January 7), the day of Nick Reiner‘s arraignment. He will be represented by a public defender, a woman named Kimberly Greene who has 19 years of experience.

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“I feel we have no choice to withdraw,” Alan Jackson stated (via Deadline).

The family released a statement to the New York Times, saying, “They have the utmost trust in the legal process and will not comment further on matters related to the legal proceedings.”

Nick Reiner‘s case has now been pushed to February 23.

If you did not see, during his first court appearance last month, Nick said only 3 words to the judge.

An email sent by Michele Reiner just hours before her tragic death alongside her director husband Rob Reiner has been revealed.

The Reiners had become friends with an incarcerated man named Nanon Williams, who received a life sentence after being convicted of killing a man in 1992. Nanon has said he’s innocent.

His story inspired Bryonn Bain‘s play Lyrics From Lockdown, which the Reiners first saw 10 years ago. They contacted him and have been in touch since.

“Michele was my heart,” Nanon said in a new interview with NBC News.

He shared that Michele had actually emailed him on December 13 at 8:26 p.m. ET.

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The next day, they were found dead. Their son Nick, 32, was arrested, charged, and called “responsible” for the deaths.

Michele and Rob had seen a production of the play just before their passing.

She wrote Nanon to tell him.

“I’m sure you have heard from [your wife] Tera, but the show last night was amazing. We’ve seen it several times but he keeps improving it and it gets better and better. He has more videos of you which are great. He’s so talented. We all said that we can’t wait to watch it with you,” she wrote.

“Your whole family was there, it was great. I loved your mother. She is so beautiful and I told her that she must have done something right because you turned out so well. And your sisters were there and all the kids. And [Georgetown professor Marc Howard] and his girlfriend. We also brought Billy Crystal, who loved it and was so moved by it.”

Michele ended the email with, “Hope you’re doing well. Love you.”

Chelsea Handler shared a special tribute to the late Rob and Michele Reiner at the 2026 Critics’ Choice Awards on Sunday (January 4).

The 50-year-old comedian and host of the annual awards show closed out her opening monologue remembering the late filmmaker and his wife, who were tragically murdered last month.

After calling Adam Sandler the “nicest guy in Hollywood,” she took it back and said he was actually the second, behind Rob.

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“Actually, you’re the second nicest guy in Hollywood, because everyone in this room knows that the nicest guy in Hollywood was Rob Reiner,” Chelsea shared. “Anyone who ever spent time with Rob Reiner knows that the minute you met him, he felt like an old friend. When you were in a conversation with him, he was present, he was focused and he was funny, and he would ask you tons of questions, whether you were discussing politics or film or the latest beauty trends — he was all in. After I sent him a text thanking him for dinner a few months ago, he texted me back and said, ‘We had so much fun with you last night. Thanks for explaining so much about plastic surgery. It was very edifying.’”

“Rob and Michele were tireless in their efforts to so many important causes, all stemming from one basic idea: decency and that we should all look out for each other,” the host continued. “I think we can all agree that we definitely need more of that. So, let’s use tonight as a reminder of that decency and as a reminder of everything Rob and Michele represented and fought so hard for.”

Earlier in her monologue, Chelsea took a jab at Leonardo DiCaprio. See what she said!

If you missed it, check out all the major celebs who hit the red carpet at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards.

Neda Soderqvist, a trainer who says she worked with Michele Reiner “5 days a week for 15 years,” revealed she received a holiday card after their tragic deaths.

If you don’t know, Rob Reiner and his wife Michele passed away earlier this month, with their son Nick, 32, arrested, charged, and being called “responsible” for the deaths.

Now, Neda is providing a look at the card they sent ahead of the tragedy.

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Neda posted an image of the inside of the card, which read, “Dear Neda — what can I say after all these years! We love each other, are mad at each other, and then just move on! And it always works out! I hope you have a great holiday with your family who adore you — love Michele and Rob.”

Last week, their death certificates revealed heartbreaking details.

Heartbreaking details have emerged about the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner.

Their death certificates have been made public, which confirmed some of what has already been reported.

They officially died from “multiple sharp force injuries” on Sunday (December 14) at their home in the Los Angeles area. The cause was with a knife, and at the hands of another person.

A new detail we learned is that the couple, heartbreakingly, died within “minutes” of being injured.

In addition, they have been cremated already, and their final resting place is their son Jake‘s home. You can see all of the details over at TMZ.

Their 32-year-old son Nick was charged with their murders, and has not entered a plea yet.

A source recently revealed if Nick ever seemed violent.

Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner‘s children Jake and Romy have shared a statement in light of their parents’ deaths.

The statement was shared with People on Monday (December 22) and begins, “Jake and Romy Reiner remain grateful for the outpouring of love and support they have received.” It goes on to say that they will be sharing information regarding a memorial service soon.

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“They will share information about a memorial service honoring their parents at a later date,” it read.

Rob and Michele had three children together, Romy, 27, Nick, 32, and Jake, 34. The late director also has another daughter, Tracy, from his first marriage.

The married couple were found deceased in their home on December 14 and their son, Nick, was arrested that same day. He has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

TMZ has recently alleged that Nick was previously diagnosed with schizophrenia.

TMZ is making a big claim about a Nick Reiner diagnosis.

The site is alleging that the 32-year-old son of beloved couple Rob and Michele Reiner was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Leading up to the deaths of his parents, the site is claiming that medications were making him “erratic and dangerous.” At the time of this posting, his diagnosis has not been confirmed by him.

The site reports he was “under the care of a psychiatrist for mental illness.” Apparently, last month, his “behavior” had become “alarming.”

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The source tells them that about 3-4 weeks ahead of their deaths, “doctors changed his meds and he became even more erratic….doctors were trying to adjust the medications so Nick stabilized, but it wasn’t working.” He apparently had recently spent time at a rehab facility.

“Nick was out of his head,” they added.

Nick was charged with their murders, and has not entered a plea yet. However, they are apparently hearing that “this is going to be a case where Nick will plead not guilty by reason of insanity.”

A source recently revealed if Nick ever seemed violent.

More and more sources are coming forward about Rob and Michele Reiner‘s son, Nick Reiner.

If you don’t know, the Hollywood couple passed away over the weekend, with their son Nick, 32, arrested, charged, and being called “responsible” for the deaths.

One source spoke to People about Nick Reiner.

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He was apparently “self-destructive in many ways,” but they added he was allegedly “not violent.”

“If they thought he was violent, things would have been very different. At the worst of it, it hadn’t been like this. I don’t think anyone could have ever seen anything like this coming,” the source continued.

They then revealed how he allegedly seemed lately, sharing, “Nick was declining lately but he had been really bad before.”

The married Hollywood couple apparently “felt enormous guilt for so long that they couldn’t help Nick get his life together.”

In a separate article, a People source added, “Nick wanted to live a life that didn’t exist. He was entitled. He didn’t want to do any work but expected to be loved the way the rest of his family was.”

Nick appeared in court for the first time, and on the red carpet together just 3 months ago and there are photos.

Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner‘s official causes of death have been disclosed.

The beloved 78-year-old When Harry Met Sally director and his wife, 70, were victims of a homicide over the weekend, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed.

Specifically, their causes of death have been disclosed.

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TMZ reports they were the victims of “multiple sharp force injuries.” It had been reported this week that they were the victims of a stabbing, with their 32-year-old son Nick arrested and charged with first degree murder.

Nick appeared in court today, and said only 3 words to the judge.

Meanwhile, Rob and Michele‘s two other kids, Jake and Romy, broke their silence with a statement released today as well.

Our thoughts are with the Rob and Michele‘s loved ones as they mourn this tremendous, tragic loss.

Nick Reiner made his first appearance in court today (December 17) amid the deaths of his parents, beloved actor/director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele.

The 32-year-old is being charged with two counts of first-degree murder, along with special circumstances alleging multiple murders and the use of a knife.

In court, his attorney Alan Jackson did not enter a plea for him. He was wearing suicide prevention attire, which can be seen in these courtroom sketches of him, and was behind glass.

He has an arraignment set for January 7, 2026. At one point, Nick did speak. He was asked by the judge if he’s okay waiving his right to a quick trial. He responded with “Yes, your honor,” according to CNN.

Here’s what Nick and Rob said about their relationship in the past.

Romy and Jake Reiner, two of Rob and Michele Reiner‘s children, have released a joint statement amid the death of their beloved parents.

If you don’t know, the Hollywood couple passed away over the weekend, with their son Nick, 32, arrested, charged, and being called “responsible” for the deaths.

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Romy and Jake told People, “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 weren’t just our parents; they were our best friends.”

They continued, “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.”

The Reiner family, including three of their kids, were all on the red carpet together just 3 months ago and there are photos.

Our condolences go out to Romy and Jake during this difficult time.

Bill Hader‘s name has been trending, and we’re explaining why you might be seeing some headlines about him and Nick Reiner, the son of Rob and Michele Reiner.

Nick is accused of murdering his beloved parents over the weekend and has been charged in their deaths.

The night before their deaths, reports are indicating that the Reiners, including son Nick, were at a Christmas party hosted by Conan O’Brien. We previously shared a report that suggested that Nick and Rob got into an argument at the event.

Well, now a story has unfolded involving actor and comedian Bill Hader.

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NBC News reports that Nick had an interaction with Bill.

Here’s what they wrote: “He is alleged to have interrupted a conversation involving comedian Bill Hader. When Hader told him the conversation was private, the source said, Nick Reiner appeared to stand still and stare before ‘storming off.’”

Bill had not confirmed this, nor has he released any sort of statement.

Separately, People had a source tell them about the party, “Nick was freaking everyone out, acting crazy, kept asking people if they were famous.”

The Reiner family, including three of their kids, were all on the red carpet together just 3 months ago and there are photos.

The Rob Reiner Story: A Hollywood Tragedy is airing tonight (Tuesday, December 16) at 10 p.m. ET.

The special will air on ABC, streaming next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

You can watch ABC live or on-demand on ABC.com or the ABC app, and via live TV streaming services like Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, or DIRECTV STREAM, many of which offer free trials.

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Here’s a synopsis: “Following the tragic news of the deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, the one-hour special tells the story of the life of the beloved director, producer and actor and his wife, a photographer, producer and writer known for her work in documentary and political activism. The special provides a detailed look at the investigation into the killings and the impact Reiner had on television and film history, from his starring roles in All in the Family to directing hits such as This Is Spinal Tap, A Few Good Men and When Harry Met Sally.”

“The timely special will share the latest on the arrest of the couple’s son, Nick Reiner, who was taken into custody on Sunday night after the Reiners were found dead in their Brentwood home and booked on suspicion of murder in the deaths of his parents as of Monday. At the time of this release, Nick has not yet entered a plea. Nick‘s long history of addiction brought father and son to work together in 2015 on the family drama Being Charlie, about the challenges their family faced. Nick co-wrote the script while Rob directed the film.”

The special includes interviews with actor Corey Feldman, who starred in Stand By Me, as well as ABC News contributor Chris Connelly and ABC News contributor and journalist Larry Hackett.

See the latest updates about the tragedy right here.

Bethenny Frankel shared a chilling message with her followers following the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner.

“If you see something, you say something,” the former Real Housewives of New York star said in an Instagram Reel posted on Monday (December 15).

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Bethenny, 55, emphasized the importance of staying aware of your surroundings and speaking up when something feels off. She referenced her own frightening experiences, explaining that she has “felt in threat of danger” and “acted accordingly.”

Rob and Michele’s son, Nick Reiner, is suspected of killing his parents and will face two counts of first-degree murder.

“It could be in a breakup, a divorce, It could be with your kid. Or something that’s like ‘What if?’ Every situation like this is someone’s child or parent or sister or brother or friend,” Bethenny continued. “Mental illness and addiction and insanity or temporary insanity, and rage and jealousy — all of these things that we see are cautionary tales, because it could happen to you.”

Meanwhile, Rob Reiner’s reaction to Charlie Kirk’s death has gone viral in light of the tragedy.

Prosecutors in California are moving forward with murder charges against Nick Reiner, the son of filmmaker Rob Reiner and author Michele Singer Reiner.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced Tuesday that his office will file two counts of first-degree murder, along with special circumstances alleging multiple murders and the use of a knife, according to NBC News.

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Nick, 32, was arrested on Monday and is being held without bail, though he has not yet been formally charged.

His attorney, Alan Jackson, told reporters that his client was not medically cleared to appear in court, saying, “Hopefully he’ll be cleared tomorrow and we can get him here,” while describing the delay as “procedural.”

Rob, 78, and Michele, 68, were reportedly found dead with stab wounds in their Brentwood home on Sunday, authorities said.

Eerie similarities between this case and the death of Jubilant Sykes.

Many believed that Nick Reiner could be making a court appearance today (December 16) as we await word on possible charges related to the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.

If you did not see, the Hollywood couple tragically were found dead on Sunday (December 14), with their 32-year-old son now arrested and being called “responsible” for the deaths.

TMZ claims he is now “on suicide watch at Men’s Central Jail in L.A.”

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Nick Reiner‘s lawyer, Alan Jackson, revealed he has not been medically cleared to attend court, telling NBC News, “Hopefully he’ll be cleared tomorrow and we can get him here.”

Nick reportedly spent 17 visits in rehab before getting clean, and his experience inspired his 2015 film, Being Charlie, which he co-wrote while his father directed the project.

A story Nick Reiner shared is going viral again on social media amid headlines of his arrest for the murder of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner.

The 32-year-old son of the late couple shared a story years ago about stealing money from them to pay a sex worker to take his virginity on an episode of the Dopey podcast back in 2017.

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“I was just looking at the different [Craigslist] profiles, and this one [was] just an a– shot. That’s the only thing that was her profile picture — and it had a number. I called her and some kid that I met at outpatient rehab told me you could do this. That’s how I knew how to do it,” he explained on the podcast.

“I think I was watching Tom and Jerry or something and I went over to my computer and got this woman’s number. I called her up when I was about 14 or something and her going rate was about $200. This is the part of the story that I don’t usually tell, but I’ll tell it anyways…I got $200 from my parents.”

“I didn’t say, ‘Hey, look, I’m going to be with a [sex worker] tonight. Do you think you have an extra $200?’ It was also like 1 a.m. … She comes over. I didn’t know how it worked, so I tried to kiss her. She didn’t want that,” he went on to say.

“I didn’t care because I was young and I was like, ‘This is awesome.’ [I lasted] 15 seconds. I kind of felt like s–t but I was like, ‘That’s awesome.’ Then I realized I had more money on me and I called her back. She came for a second time.”

“I never asked her name and I never really got into any specifics of anything. But somewhere along the way when I used to tell this, someone dubbed her as Cherry Red, so that’s what I go by as Cherry Red. [I ate] a pot brownie and I was extremely blazed. But I still would have done it if I was sober. [The second time I lasted] 30 seconds,” he noted.

Nick reportedly spent 17 visits in rehab before getting clean, and his experience inspired his 2015 film, Being Charlie, which he cowrote while his father directed the project. Here’s how to watch.

Michelle Obama is opening up about her connection to the late Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, following the horrific news of their family tragedy.

The former First Lady made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday night (December 15), where she revealed some upsetting news.

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“We’ve known them for many, many years and were supposed to be seeing them that night — last night,” Michelle told Jimmy Kimmel, revealing she and Barack Obama had plans with the couple the weekend they were killed.

“And we got the news,” she went on to say.

“Let me just say this: unlike some people, Rob and Michele Reiner are some of the most decent, courageous people you ever wanna know. They are not deranged or crazed, what they have always been are passionate people,” she went on to say, referencing President Donald Trump‘s widely criticized response to the deaths.

“In a time when there’s not a lot of courage going on, they were the kind of people who were ready to put their actions behind what they cared about. And they cared about their family and they cared about this country and they cared about fairness and equity. And that is the truth; I do know them.” Watch above.

The Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed that Nick Reiner, the son of Rob and Michele Reiner, has been booked for murder.