Nick Reiner has been formally accused of the murder of his parents, director Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer. The events occurred on December 14th of last year, when Nick Reiner, 32, allegedly killed his parents with a bladed weapon in a residence in the luxurious Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. The new accusation, which replaces the one filed on December 15th after his arrest, includes charges of murder under special and aggravating circumstances of harassment. It also includes "a special allegation for the use of a dangerous and deadly weapon," adding to the two charges of first-degree murder. If found guilty, Nick Reiner could face life in prison without the possibility of parole or even the death penalty. This new formal accusation allows the case to move more quickly towards trial.

Jake and Romy Reiner, children of Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner and siblings of the detained Nick Reiner, broke their silence after the murder of his parents"Words cannot describe the unimaginable pain we feel every moment of the day," they said in a joint statement sent to the American magazine. PeopleThe statement adds that "they weren't just our parents, they were our best friends." The statement also expresses gratitude for the outpouring of support received.