Steve Futterman

jail.

At the moment, this is a no-bail case.

He could make his first court appearance as early as Wednesday.

The district attorney said he is aware of Reiner's history of struggles with addiction and mental health.

He said that will come out in court.

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

A mental health defense is very, very possible.

Nick Reiner, as we've learned, has been very open in discussing his struggles.

And we know in recent weeks, his family had grown quite concerned about his behavior.

And just hours before the killings,

Reiner had a heated argument with his father, Rob, as they attended a Christmas party.

So his mental state and capacity at the time of the killings could very likely play a key role in his defense.

Steve Futterman reporting from Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney is expected to get the case today.

It's possible Rob Reiner's 32-year-old son Nick may be formally charged with murder today.

Yesterday, L.A.

Police Chief Jim McDonald announced the arrest by robbery and homicide officers.

Right now, he is being held without bail.

In the past, Nick Reiner has acknowledged struggles with numerous mental health challenges and substance abuse.

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