A San Francisco jury has reached a verdict in the high-profile murder case involving the killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee. The accused, Nima Momeni, is set to have the verdict read out in San Francisco Superior Court on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. local time. The jury deliberated for several days in a trial that commenced in October.
Prosecutors alleged that Momeni, a 40-year-old tech entrepreneur, fatally stabbed Lee three times with a knife he obtained from his sister's kitchen set in April 2023. The prosecution claimed that Momeni orchestrated the killing after learning that Lee had introduced Momeni's sister to a drug dealer who allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted her.
Momeni's defense attorney argued that the stabbing was an act of self-defense as Momeni tried to fend off an attack by Lee, who was reportedly under the influence of cocaine and alcohol. The defense presented surveillance footage showing Lee using a knife to snort cocaine hours before the incident.
The altercation between Momeni and Lee occurred near the Bay Bridge, where Lee was found staggering and calling for help before succumbing to his injuries. Momeni faces a potential sentence of 26 years to life in prison if found guilty.
The case has garnered significant attention due to the involvement of the prominent Cash App founder and the circumstances surrounding his tragic death. The trial proceedings have shed light on the events leading up to the fatal encounter between Momeni and Lee.
As the verdict is awaited, the outcome of this high-profile murder case will have lasting implications for both the accused and the legacy of Bob Lee, whose contributions to the digital payment industry are widely recognized.
