Nick Reiner Murder Indictment for Parents: 'Special Circumstance' Explained
In Reiner's case, prosecutors contend the killings involved a deliberate concealment or surprise attack.
Nick Reiner, 32, the son of filmmaker Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner, has been indicted for the murder of his parents in Brentwood, California. Prosecutors allege that Reiner committed the murders by lying in wait, a special circumstance under California law that could result in life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty if proven.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced that a grand jury had returned an indictment with these additional allegations. Reiner pleaded not guilty during his arraignment, and his arraignment marked the transition from a preliminary hearing to a direct trial. If convicted, the special-circumstance allegations could significantly impact the severity of his potential sentence.
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