Bob Lee’s family confronts accused murderer Nima Momeni in San Francisco court
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: As IT consultant Nima Momeni made his way into the court in the murder trial of Cash App founder Bob Lee, the victim’s 20 family members were present to witness the alleged killer. During Tuesday’s April 25, hearing at the San Francisco court, the family made their presence felt with their sheer numbers but remained orderly throughout the proceeding. The 38-year-old is charged with stabbing Lee to death on April 4, before the two argued after fighting over the suspect’s sister Khazar Elyassnia.
San Francisco Assistant District Attorney Omid Talai was not convinced by the judge’s decision to grant the defense more time on the case to prepare. He argued that the arraignment had been postponed once already. Police claim that before Lee was murdered, the two men had talked on the phone about Khazar Elyassnia, with the suspect grilling the victim about whether they were “doing drugs or anything inappropriate.”
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'I know a lot … but it would not be appropriate to discuss'
Momeni’s attorney, Paula Canny addressed whether Khazar and Lee had an ‘intimate relationship, “I know a lot … but it would not be appropriate to discuss it right now. I don’t want to do anything that hurts another person. We are making sure to be super sensitive to Bob Lee’s family.” Lee, a father of two reportedly fell down to his injuries on the street and begged for help before collapsing. The incident took place at 03 Main St, near the Bay Bridge, which is about 16 minutes from Elyassnia’s apartment, as per New York Post.
Lee and Khazar knew each other, ex-wife Krista
Meanwhile, Lee’s ex-wife Krista told KTVU that the sister can give the detail on what could have led to the fatal stabbing and confirmed Elyassnia was acquainted with Bob Lee. Elyassnia had texted Lee about a few hours before the fatal stabbing as per police documents. “Just wanted to make sure your doing ok Cause I know nima came wayyyyyy down hard on you. And thank you for being such a class man handling it with class. Love you Selfish pricks.” Momeni was taken into custody from his home on April 13 and could be sentenced to up to 26 years behind bars.
