Nick Reiner is indicted on murder charges in the December killings of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, who were found dead in their Brentwood, Los Angeles, home. Multiple outlets report the indictment was returned by a grand jury and later unsealed.

Prosecutors allege Reiner killed them by stabbing and that he “lied in wait,” a special-circumstance allegation that can elevate the case. BBC and other outlets note the death-penalty eligibility tied to the lying-in-wait allegation, while also adding that the death penalty is paused in California. Outlets also report that prosecutors have not indicated whether they plan to seek death.

Reiner pleads not guilty to two counts of murder, with special circumstance allegations, according to several reports. Other coverage emphasizes procedural context, including efforts to move the case toward trial, and notes Reiner has been held without bail since shortly after his parents were found.