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Nick Reiner He was reportedly placed under mental health supervision, which will run from 2020 to 2021.
The 32-year-old is accused of murdering his parents, famed film director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner. He is scheduled to go on trial on February 23. after his lawyer resigned.
according to new york timesA Los Angeles Superior Court clerk confirmed the conservatorship will end in 2021.
Steven Baer, a licensed trustee appointed as Lehner’s conservator, told the outlet era Mental illness “is a widely misunderstood epidemic, and it’s a terrible tragedy.”
Another source told the publication that Reiner was diagnosed with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder at different times. They claim Reiner had been taking medication to treat the condition but was switched about a month before his parents were killed due to side effects.
Few other details have been released about Nick Renner’s conservatorship — a legal process made famous by Britney Spears in which one person controls another.
Reiner has not yet entered a plea and will be represented by a public defender. Lehner’s attorney, Alan Jackson, withdrew from the upcoming trial last week.
Speaking outside the courthouse, Jackson insisted that Lehner was not guilty of murdering his parents, saying: “Under the law of this state, under the law of the state of California, Nick Lehner is not guilty of murder.”
“Circumstances beyond our control, and more importantly beyond Nick’s control, regrettably prevent us from continuing to represent Nick,” Jackson declared.
The lawyer added: “I am legally and ethically prohibited from explaining all the reasons why, and I know this is a matter of concern to everyone.”
Meanwhile, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman declared: “We have every confidence that the jury will convict Nick Reiner beyond a reasonable doubt of the brutal murder of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.”
Dear Filmmaker On December 14, Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Nick was subsequently arrested and charged with double murder. “After a preliminary investigation, it was determined that Mr. and Mrs. Lehner were the victims of a homicide,” Los Angeles police said in a statement at the time.
There were no signs of forced entry at the Lehners’ sprawling home on Chadbourne Avenue in Brentwood, and the couple’s injuries were reportedly consistent with being stabbed. TMZ Reports say the couple’s throats were “slit” after an argument at home.
Nick and his father had an argument at a party at Conan O’Brien’s house the night before, family friends told the outlet Los Angeles Times. The friends further stated that several people noticed Nick acting strangely at the party.
The next day, Rob and Michelle were found dead in their home.
Nick, who has been open about his battle with drug addiction, co-wrote the 2015 film “Being Charlie.” The film was directed by his father and inspired by his own experiences Drug addiction, recovery and homelessness.
“I’m homeless in Maine. I’m homeless in New Jersey. I’m homeless in Texas,” Nick said at the time. “I spent nights on the streets. I spent weeks on the streets. It wasn’t fun.”
After getting sober, he told People magazine in 2016: “I’ve been home for a long time and I’m used to being back in L.A. and being with my family.”
Tracy ReinerThe biological daughter of Rob’s adopted ex-wife, Penny Marshall, told NBC News that she was “shocked” after hearing of their deaths.
“I come from the greatest family ever,” she told the outlet. “I don’t know what to say, I’m shocked.”