Nick Reiner Remains On Suicide Watch Following Parents’ Murder Charges

Nick Reiner will stay on suicide watch and in solitary confinement indefinitely while facing double murder charges for killing his parents, director Rob Reiner, 78, and photographer Michele Reiner, 70. A police source told People that Reiner wears a blue suicide-prevention smock at Twin Towers Correctional Facility and will “remain on suicide watch until a doctor clears him, which could take a long time depending on his mental health.” Health professionals determined he has a “mental disability” but is “mentally sound enough” for court appearances. His arraignment was postponed until January 7th. A supervisor checks on him every 15 minutes, and he’s escorted by a sergeant with video camera for any movement. Reiner faces two first-degree murder counts with special allegations, punishable by life imprisonment or death penalty. (Story URL)