Topline

Nick Reiner was indicted on two murder charges in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, pleading not guilty in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Key Facts

A grand jury indictment added a special circumstance allegation of lying in wait, which can result in harsher punishments.

Reiner is also facing special circumstance allegations of multiple murders and a special allegation that he personally used a dangerous and deadly weapon, a knife.

Reiner could face the death penalty if convicted (though California has not carried out an execution since 2006) or life in state prison without the possibility of parole.

CRUCIAL QUOTE

“This was a profound betrayal by someone who was loved and trusted by the very people he is accused of killing,” Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said in a statement.

What To Watch For

A trial date has not been set for Reiner, who will attend a pretrial hearing on Sept. 15.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.