"The slayings of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his photographer wife, Michele, have given rise to a complex and intensely watched legal struggle involving their accused son, prosecutors and defense attorneys, who all face key strategic decisions in the coming weeks and months. Prosecutors allege Nick Reiner fatally stabbed his parents inside the master bedroom of their Brentwood home early on a Sunday morning, then fled the area."
"They have offered no motive for the Dec. 14 attack, but Nick Reiner struggled with addiction for years, and he had been prescribed medication for schizophrenia at some point before the killings, according to two sources with knowledge of the criminal investigation. Sources have also said he got into some type of argument with Rob Reiner at a Christmas party hours before the slaying. Legal experts say Reiner's mental condition and the details of what happened at the party could be important elements in the case."
"A complete assessment of his mental health will probably take months, and the results of that could influence how both sides proceed and whether prosecutors seek the death penalty. Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder and could face life in prison without parole, or the death penalty if convicted of the special circumstance allegation of multiple murders."
Rob and Michele Reiner were fatally stabbed in their Brentwood home; their son, Nick Reiner, is accused and faces two murder counts. Investigators have released few details and have not identified a motive. Sources say Nick Reiner had long struggled with addiction and had at one point been prescribed medication for schizophrenia. Witnesses reported an argument between Nick and Rob Reiner at a Christmas party hours before the killings. A thorough psychiatric evaluation could take months and might influence prosecutorial decisions, including whether to seek the death penalty. Arraignment was continued and no plea was entered.
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