Nick Reiner charged with his parents Rob and Michele murders

Rob Reiner, the Hollywood director, and his wife Michele were both found dead with stab wounds on Sunday.

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Nick Reiner is facing two counts of first-degree murder with a special circumstance alleging multiple murders, district attorney Nathan Hochman said.

He could be sentenced to life without the possibility of parole or the death penalty if found guilty. He will be brought to court to formally face charges and enter a plea after he is medically cleared by prison officials, Mr Hochman said. US media report that could happen on Wednesday.

The couple were found dead on Sunday in their home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, with multiple stab wounds.

The charges also include a "special allegation" that Reiner used a knife.