LA prosecutors will not seek death penalty for Nick Reiner in killings of parents

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said his office will not pursue the death penalty against Nick Reiner, accused of killing his parents, capping his maximum sentence at life in prison without parole.

• Hochman announced Tuesday that prosecutors will not pursue the death penalty, citing a rigorous review and the wishes of Reiner's family members.
• Reiner, 33, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder, with special circumstances alleging multiple murders, lying in wait, and use of a dangerous weapon.
• Jake and Romy Reiner have asked that grand jury transcripts remain sealed, saying disclosure would cause them additional trauma and harm.
• His former attorney, Alan Jackson, said "pursuant to the laws of California, Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder."