Nick Reiner rocked back and forth in his chair during a Los Angeles court hearing on the murder charges over the deaths of his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner. Page Six reported that he appeared more alert and restless than at earlier hearings. He has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder over the stabbings at the family's Brentwood home in December 2025. Judge Sam Ohta granted the defence more time before the court considers releasing grand jury transcripts and exhibits. The case is due to resume on 13 January.
Community members have told a court that the combined impacts of several gas plants planned for data centres in Moss Vale are being ignored. Seven residents gave evidence at the site on Tuesday, opening a three-day hearing in the Land and Environment Court. The court is considering developer Nakar Property's appeal against a council refusal of a 16-megawatt gas-fired plant and battery storage system. Speakers argued the project should be assessed as a whole, and raised concerns about Aboriginal heritage consultation and pollutant health effects.
A United States court has set separate extradition hearings for Andrew and Tristan Tate, who face rape and sex trafficking charges in Britain. Andrew Tate's hearing is set for November 19 and Tristan Tate's for November 20. A judge in Miami rejected the brothers' request to have their cases heard together. The brothers, who hold dual US and British citizenship, have been in custody since July and have sought bail again. British prosecutors allege the pair groomed vulnerable women and forced them into making online pornography. Both men deny any wrongdoing.
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Fitness influencer Sam Wood has been denied bail on domestic violence charges after allegedly strangling his wife in Noosa. Police allege the incident occurred during a family argument on Saturday night, with the victim claiming she feared for her life. The court heard Wood pushed his wife into a wardrobe and threw her to the ground, restricting her airway. Wood's lawyer argued for bail, citing mental health concerns and a lack of prior criminal history, but the magistrate found the police case against him to be strong.
Christa Pike, 50, survived a failed lethal injection execution attempt in Tennessee on September 30. Her lawyers are seeking information about the botched procedure, which left her with burns and blisters. Pike is conscious and speaking, but her long-term prognosis is unclear. A court hearing is scheduled for Wednesday in Nashville to address the preservation of execution evidence. Governor Bill Lee has ordered a review of the incident and postponed the state's next scheduled execution.
