"We owe it to their memory to pursue justice and accountability for the lives that were taken, Nathan Hochman, the LA county district attorney, said in a press release announcing the charges. Prosecuting cases involving family violence are some of the most challenging and heart-wrenching we face because of the intimate and often brutal nature of the crimes, Hochman added."
"The crime has sent shockwaves through Hollywood and prompted numerous tributes, including from Barack Obama, who said the Reiners lived lives defined by purpose. Rob's achievements in film and television gave us some of our most cherished stories on screen, Obama said in a statement. But beneath all of the stories he produced was a deep belief in the goodness of people and a lifelong commitment to putting that belief into action."
"The district attorney's office charged Nick Reiner with two counts of first degree murder with a special circumstance of multiple murders, and a special allegation for the use of a dangerous weapon, a knife. Nick Reiner was not expected to appear in court on Tuesday. Alan Jackson, his defense attorney, told reporters that his client had not received medical clearance and would not attend court proceedings before Wednesday."
Nick Reiner, 32, is charged with two counts of first‑degree murder in the fatal stabbing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. The district attorney's office alleged a special circumstance of multiple murders and a special allegation for use of a dangerous weapon, a knife; he is held without bail and has been in custody since Sunday evening. The couple's bodies were reportedly discovered by their daughter at the Los Angeles home, and police said both had suffered fatal stab wounds. The crime prompted shock in Hollywood and tributes, including Barack Obama's statement praising Rob Reiner's achievements and lifelong commitment to the goodness of people.
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