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Cause and manner of death now confirmed in the death of famed actor and director Rob Reiner

and his wife.

We are live in Los Angeles with the details.

And in Ohio, a man comes forward after 24 years to say he witnessed a murder at a pond.

Plus, the young woman convicted in the slender man stabbing response after going on the run.

We have the latest since the manhunt. Now that the court of law has adjourned for the day,

let's get right to Court of Opinion.

Welcome to Court of Opinion. I'm Julia Jeney. Thank you for joining us this hour for a live conversation. A space to air out the strong opinions and at times controversial viewpoints from a fantastic panel of experts that we have on deck for you. So whether it's the court's final opinion or the court of public opinion, we are exploring all of it right here let's get

right to our first case we begin this hour in california the son of famed director rob

reiner made his first court appearance today prosecutors have formerly charged 32 year old

nick reiner in the deaths of his parents rob and michelle re. This all happened in their Brentwood home on Sunday.

Now the Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hockman, he made the announcement at a news conference yesterday.

Take a listen.

Rob Reiner was a brilliant actor and director.

His wife, Michelle Singer Reiner, was an equally iconic photographer and director. His wife, Michelle Singer-Winer, was an equally iconic photographer and producer.

Their loss is beyond tragic. These charges will be two counts of first-degree murder

with a special circumstance of multiple murders. These charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.

Nick Reiner is being represented by Karen Reid's attorney, Alan Jackson, and the defendant has a long history with drug addiction and has been, had been, rather, living

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