Nima Momeni Convicted of Murdering Bob Lee

Nima Momeni, a tech consultant, was convicted of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee, who was killed during a personal dispute in San Francisco on April 4, 2023. The jury deliberated for seven days before acquitting Momeni of first-degree murder while concluding he acted with malice in the killing, which involved multiple stab wounds, including one to the heart. Momeni claimed self-defense, arguing he was attacked by Lee after a 'bad joke,' but the prosecution painted the act as premeditated, linked to Lee's involvement with Momeni's sister and drug issues. Lee's family expressed relief at the verdict, emphasizing the emotional toll of the trial while Momeni's family condemned the outcome as unfair, signaling intentions to appeal. Momeni now faces a prison sentence of 16 years to life. This case has been used by some to highlight crime concerns in San Francisco, further complicating the narrative surrounding the incident.