Nick Reiner disciplined after hostile jail shower incident

Nick Reiner, the son of the late filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, was disciplined for an outburst toward deputies at a Los Angeles jail in April, according to reports. The incident occurred on April 27 inside the medical observation unit of the Twin Towers Correctional Facility, where Reiner, 32, has been held since his arrest for the murders of his parents. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The reported disciplinary incident took place around 8:15 a.m. after Reiner had finished showering and changing into fresh jail-issued clothing. He allegedly grew frustrated and impatient when deputies did not immediately return to escort him back to his cell. A source familiar with the situation said the delay was due to an emergency elsewhere in the unit, where another inmate was believed to have overdosed. While waiting, Reiner reportedly became hostile, yelling, screaming, and shouting profanities at staff, including a sheriff and a sergeant. A deputy called for backup, and three additional guards responded, but the confrontation did not become physical.

As a result, Reiner received a disciplinary write-up for allegedly violating jail rules. He lost inmate...