Brown Investigation Continues, Reiner Murder Charges, Trump on Vanity Fair Interview and more

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🗓️ 16 December 2025

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New photos and videos have emerged in the search for a person of interest tied to a deadly shooting at Brown University. We break down criminal charges the son of a legendary Hollywood director and producer is facing. New dash cam video may give investigators potential clues behind the Bondi Beach attack. Top Trump officials briefed lawmakers on a controversial boat strike in the Caribbean. Plus, we’ll tell you how Trump reacted to his chief of staff’s candid interview with Vanity Fair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey, from CNN, I'm Afoma DK, with the five things you need to know for Tuesday, December 16th.
0:07.9	We start with the latest on the hunt for a suspect in the deadly mass shooting at Brown University
0:12.5	over the weekend. Police released a new photo this afternoon of the person they're looking for.
0:17.9	They also released a new video showing a zoomed-in look on that person of interest.
0:22.6	All videos in the latest release were taken before the shooting, according to time stamps.
0:27.6	Authorities are urging the public to pay attention to the individual's body movements, posture, and other patterns to identify them.
0:34.6	The FBI also put out a new video timeline of the person of interest and is offering
0:38.8	a reward of up to $50,000 leading to an arrest and a conviction. More news coming up, including
0:45.4	new details on a Hollywood double homicide case. Hey, Sainsbury's, I'm having a big party. Got any
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1:21.9	Now to criminal charges filed against Nick Reiner, the man accused of killing his parents Hollywood director
1:27.8	Rob Reiner and producer Michelle Reiner.
1:30.8	Here's Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hockman.
1:34.3	These charges will be two counts of first-degree murder with a special circumstance
1:40.0	of multiple murders.
1:42.2	He also fesses a special allegation that he personally used a dangerous and
1:46.9	deadly weapon, that being a knife. These charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison
1:55.0	without the possibility of parole or the death penalty. No decision at this point has been made with respect to the death penalty.
2:04.3	We have requested, and currently, Nick Reiner is being held without bail.
2:10.0	The DA says Nick Reiner's mental health could come up in court down the road.
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