“We’re going to try to make it as natural as possible for him. He’s going to live his life out here."
After obtaining a lawyer, new reports have revealed that Nick Reiner, son of Rob, 78, and Michele Reiner, 68, won’t be seen in court.
According to NBC Los Angeles, Nick, 32, has retained famed defense lawyer Alan Jackson to represent him after he was arrested and booked as a suspect in his parents murders.
Jackson was also Karen Read’s lead defense attorney.
On Tuesday, December 16, Jackson spoke with reporters revealing his client will not make an appearance in court until he is medically cleared.
As NBC Los Angeles reports, “the sheriff's department requires medical screenings for a variety of reasons.” However, Jackson said he is “hopeful” Nick “will be cleared to appear in court later this week.”
Nick was arrested on Sunday, December 14 before being booked on December 15.
According to updated jail records, Nick is still in police custody without bail. Previously it was reported that he previously being held on $4 million bail.
Both Rob and Michele Reiner were discovered deceased in their Los Angeles home. Various reports allege the famous couple was found by their youngest daughter, 27-year-old Romy.
No further information regarding their cause of death has been confirmed. A motive for the killings has also not been made public.
In addition to Nick and Romy, Rob and Michele are also parents to Jake, 34. Rob adopted his first wife, Penny Marshall’s daughter, Tracy, during their marriage.
