India, Dec. 18 -- The investigation into the murder of director Nick Reiner and his wife Michelle proceeded Wednesday with the suspect, their son Nick Reiner, making his first court appearance at LA Superior Court in Los Angeles.

Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in connection with the deaths. High-profile celebrity Alan Jackson is representing him. As Nick Reiner appeared in court, he was wearing a blue anti-suicide smock, that helps prevent prisoners from causing self-harm.

The screenwriter was seated "calmly" at a separate enclosure for people in custody as the charges were announced. His arraignment has been scheduled for January 7, 2026, after he consented to waiving his right for a speedy arraignment. He will be he...