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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 27 MIN

Unexpected grand jury move in Reiner murder case - and a new twist in the Palisades fire arson trial

from The Leonard Files · host Eric Leonard

The secret grand jury indictment against Nick Reiner in the murders of his parents, Rob and Michelle Reiner, was unsealed this week. We'll look at how it could dramatically accelerate the path to trial. Plus, federal prosecutors are revising their case against Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of starting the fires linked to the devastating Palisades Fire. What do the new charges mean after a jury deadlocked in his first trial? Also: an update on LAPD Officer Daniel Flores, who faces felony charges after secretly recording colleagues he accused of making racist, sexist and homophobic remarks while working in the department's recruiting division. Flores has now pleaded not guilty. Thanks for listening to The Leonard Files – Stay with us as we uncover the investigations from some of LA’s most challenging and intriguing moments. Subscribe now so you don’t miss the next episode of The Leonard Files. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The secret grand jury indictment against Nick Reiner in the murders of his parents, Rob and Michelle Reiner, was unsealed this week. We'll look at how it could dramatically accelerate the path to trial. Plus, federal prosecutors are revising their case against Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of starting the fires linked to the devastating Palisades Fire. What do the new charges mean after a jury deadlocked in his first trial? Also: an update on LAPD Officer Daniel Flores, who faces felony charges after secretly recording colleagues he accused of making racist, sexist and homophobic remarks while working in the department's recruiting division. Flores has now pleaded not guilty.

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