Steve Futterman

We expected Nick Reiner to appear in court yesterday, but it was delayed since he had yet to be given medical clearance.

Today, court officials will try again.

The hearing is likely to be brief, with Reiner being formally told of the charges.

He could also enter a plea.

The two first-degree murder charges carry a maximum sentence of death, but the district attorney says he has not yet decided if he will seek the death penalty.

Nick Reiner, now an accused killer, is scheduled to be arraigned.

Yesterday, the appearance was delayed because Reiner had not received a medical clearance.

The arraignment is likely to be brief.

Reiner will be formally told of the charges.

It's not entirely clear if he will enter a plea.

Reiner, who has long battled mental health and addiction challenges, could potentially mount a diminished capacity defense.

Lori Levinson is a former federal prosecutor.

The murder charges carry a maximum sentence of death.

The district attorney says he has not decided if he will seek that.

For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Los Angeles.

The first degree murder charges include a special circumstance enhancement because more than one person was killed.

L.A.

County District Attorney Nathan Hockman says that impacts possible penalties.

Hockman said no decision has yet been made on whether to seek the death penalty.

Nick Reiner remains in a downtown L.A.