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The son of acclaimed Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner was not medically cleared to appear in court on Tuesday, his lawyer said, delaying formal proceedings as authorities prepare to charge him over the alleged killing of both his parents.
Nick Reiner, 32, remains in custody and is expected to be formally arraigned once doctors determine he is fit to attend court. His lawyer, Alan Jackson, told reporters the delay was part of standard procedure for inmates before they are transported from custody.
“Every detainee must be medically cleared before being moved,” Jackson said, adding that officials would review Reiner’s condition daily. He expressed hope that his client would be able to appear in court as early as Wednesday.
Reiner was arrested on Sunday after police discovered the bodies of his father, Rob Reiner, 78, and his mother, Michele Singer Reiner, 70, inside their home in the affluent Brentwood area of Los Angeles. US media reports said the couple had been stabbed to death.
According to reports, Nick Reiner, who has struggled with substance abuse since his teenage years, argued with his parents during a high-profile Hollywood event on Saturday night, shortly before their deaths.
Celebrity news outlet TMZ reported that the couple’s daughter found their bodies the following afternoon and told police that another family member was responsible.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan was expected to address the case publicly later on Tuesday.
Rob Reiner, the son of legendary comedian Carl Reiner, began his career as an actor before becoming one of Hollywood’s most successful directors.
He first rose to prominence playing the awkward and outspoken son-in-law Michael “Meathead” Stivic in the groundbreaking 1970s sitcom All in the Family.
He later moved behind the camera, directing a string of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
His body of work includes the cult classic mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, fantasy favourite The Princess Bride, coming-of-age drama Stand By Me, and courtroom thriller A Few Good Men, which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.
Tributes poured in following news of his death. Actor and director Ben Stiller described Reiner as a generous and deeply funny individual whose films helped shape a generation of moviegoers.
Former US president Barack Obama said he and his wife, Michelle, were “heartbroken,” praising Reiner’s belief in human decency, while California Governor Gavin Newsom said the filmmaker had made a lasting contribution to the state.
Donald Trump, however, sparked backlash after posting a controversial statement suggesting Reiner’s outspoken criticism of him had contributed to his death.
Trump claimed Reiner suffered from what he described as “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” comments that were condemned by figures across the political spectrum.
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie was among those who criticised the remarks, calling them inappropriate and disrespectful.
Reiner was a vocal supporter of progressive causes and had repeatedly warned that Trump posed a threat to democratic institutions.
