Chapter 1: Who is Nick Reiner and what are the details of his suspected involvement in the murder of Rob Reiner?
The son of Rob Reiner is in custody following the suspected murder of the famed director and his wife. Chile votes out its socialist regime in a landslide election. And an NFL star stands up for persecuted Christians. I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire executive editor John Bickley. It's Monday, December 15th, and this is Evening Wire.
Nick Reiner has been taken into custody following the gruesome stabbing deaths of his famous parents, director Rob Reiner and photographer Michelle Singer Reiner. Daily Wire culture reporter Megan Basham has more.
Rob and Michelle were found dead Sunday of stabbing wounds in their Los Angeles home. Now, L.A.
Chapter 2: What led to the significant political shift in Chile's recent election?
Sheriff's Department records show that their son Nick, who has a history of drug addiction, was taken into custody on an unspecified felony charge. He's being held on $4 million bail. Now, this arrest comes after reports that the LAPD's Robbery Homicide Division interviewed Nick following the suspected double murder.
Rob Reiner's film career spanned decades as he turned out cult classics like This Is Spinal Tap and The Princess Bride, in addition to blockbusters like Stand By Me, A Few Good Men, and When Harry Met Sally.
Chapter 3: How did the NFL star highlight Christian persecution through his cleats?
While sympathetic posts flooded the internet, President Trump drew backlash for his response, in which he tied Rob Reiner's death to his frequent criticism of Trump.
Calling the deaths a very sad thing, Trump went on to say that he passed away reportedly due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind-crippling disease known as Trump Derangement Syndrome, end quote.
More details are emerging about the Hanukkah massacre at Bondi Beach over the weekend. Daily Wire senior editor Joel Needler has the latest.
Authorities have identified the shooters as father and son Saeed and Naveed Akram. Saeed was legally able to own firearms in strictly regulated Australia because he had a recreational hunting license. Counterterrorism authorities apparently looked into the son, Naveed, back in 2019 over his association with the Islamic State.
Police reportedly believe the duo had both pledged allegiance to the Islamic State before the attack. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apparently attends to introduce new gun legislation in response.
Federal authorities say they foiled a major terrorist plot, arresting four alleged members of a radical pro-Palestinian extremist group. Daily Wire reporter Bracastole has more.
The FBI says the suspects identified themselves as part of a violent offshoot of the Turtle Island Liberation Front, who were planning to hit five locations across Los Angeles using improvised explosive devices. Agents arrested the group in Lucerne Valley, where they were reportedly preparing to test explosives and charge them with conspiracy and possession of destructive devices.
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Chapter 4: What are the implications of the recent legal actions against Live Nation and Ticketmaster?
A fifth suspected member was arrested in New Orleans for a separate plant attack. Officials say the group also discussed targeting ICE agents. Here's Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Assele.
Chapter 5: What unusual case is emerging in family court involving a Chinese billionaire?
These threats are sophisticated, organized campaigns of targeted intimidation, radicalization, threats and violence designed to silence opposing speech, limit political activity and direct policy outcomes and prevent the proper functioning of a democratic society.
The nation of Chile has moved sharply to the right, with the hardline conservative candidate winning the presidency in a landslide. José Antonio Kast won the election this weekend after a campaign focused on crime and immigration. The 59-year-old devout Catholic has run twice before unsuccessfully, but his message clearly resonated with the nation this time around.
He defeated Communist Party candidate Jeanette Jara by an overwhelming 17-point margin.
Chapter 6: How is Ukraine responding to the recent Russian attacks and what are the implications for peace talks?
Erica Kirk and Candace Owens met privately today in person and off camera. Daily Wire reporter Lyndon Blake has more.
Both have agreed that live streams will be paused until after the meeting. Charlie Kirk's widow has been at the center of theories promoted by Candace Owens on her podcast since Kirk's death back in September, this resulting in widespread skepticism toward the TPSA organization among Owens' followers.
Owens has repeatedly demanded discussions with TPSA to ask questions, though she previously demurred when the organization invited her to join them live in the studio. Statements from both camps are expected in the next few days after the meeting.
Live Nation and Ticketmaster just took a major legal blow after a judge in California said the companies must face a sweeping class-action lawsuit over their ticket prices. The suit accuses them of squeezing American concertgoers for years.
Judge George Wu ruled that millions of fans who bought tickets through Ticketmaster or Live Nation going all the way back to 2010 can band together, covering more than 400 million ticket sales. The lawsuit claims Live Nation's grip on the ticketing world let it jack up prices and dodge competition.
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Chapter 7: What significant ruling was made against a pro-democracy newspaper owner in Hong Kong?
The company, however, insists it did nothing wrong and says venues, not Ticketmaster, set most of the fees.
A curious case in family court as a Chinese billionaire is discovered to potentially have fathered over 100 children in the US via surrogacy. Daily Wire assistant editor Andy Valdez explains.
Ears were raised in a Los Angeles courtroom as routine surrogacy petitions which are usually a quick rubber stamp process, began showing the same name again and again. Xu Guo, a billionaire Chinese video game developer, had filed 12 parentage petitions with the court.
Online, he has claimed to have fathered over 100 surrogate children in the US, raising serious questions about the surrogacy system. While the judge did block the petitions for now, legal experts point out that Xu appears to have acted within the law.
More than a million Ukrainian households are without power today after one of the most intense nights of Russian strikes this winter. Here's Daily Wire reporter Zach Jewell.
Moscow launched over 450 drones and dozens of missiles at energy sites across the country. President Zelensky said the attacks, which also damaged ports, water systems, and other infrastructure, show Russia has no intention of ending the war. The barrage comes as US envoy Steve Witkoff prepares to meet Zelensky and European officials in Berlin to push a US-backed peace framework.
Meanwhile, on the battlefield, Ukraine reports a rare advance, regaining some territory despite heavy Russian offensives along the front.
As for Witkoff, he's touting, quote, a lot of progress in yesterday's discussions. Ukraine's top peace negotiator echoed that language, saying the talks were, quote, constructive and productive with real progress achieved. Zelensky has said that he is willing to forego a bid to join NATO as part of the agreement if the West is willing to provide sufficient security guarantees.
SpaceX has begun courting Wall Street banks ahead of a potential IPO. The leadership sent a memo to its employees on Friday outlining their intentions to pursue taking the company public, highlighting the opportunities to raise additional capital.
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