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Nick Reiner’s Mental Health Conservatorship Puts New POV On Tragedy & Possible Defense Strategy

January 16, 2026

Nick Reiner, charged with the murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is leveraging his past mental health conservatorship from 2020-2021 as part of his defense strategy. The conservatorship, which was overseen by a licensed fiduciary, ended in 2021, and Nick now faces severe legal consequences, potentially including life imprisonment or the death penalty.

Nick Reiner and Stanley Mosk Courthouse

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Nick Reiner is charged with the December 14 murders of his parents.
He was under a mental health conservatorship from 2020 to 2021.
The conservatorship was designed to manage his mental health issues.
Nick faces two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances.
His current legal representation is a public defender after his previous lawyer withdrew.

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Nick Reiner’s Mental Health Conservatorship Puts New POV On Tragedy & Possible Defense Strategy

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