VERDICT WATCH CA - Cash App Creator, Bob Lee, Stabbed to Death, San Francisco, Apr 2023 *Arrest*

[arielilane]

Momeni's attorney, speaking to KPIX, alluded to something that he is saving for his closing statement.

"We'll tie it all up in closing because there's going to be some explosions in closing, and we look forward to lighting that fire," Zangeneh said.

This post will be updated with further reports from the courtroom Wednesday.

Defense Rests In Bob Lee Murder Trial, Rebuttal Begins

The defense rested its case Tuesday after over a week of presenting witnesses supporting the theory that Nima Momeni was acting in self-defense when he stabbed Bob Lee three times in April 2023.

sfist.com

11/20/2024

 

[arielilane]

@MelanieWoodrow

We’re expecting @SFDAOffice to call rebuttal witnesses today including Bob Lee’s friends.
Appear to be off to a late start with rain and traffic.

 

[arielilane]

@MelanieWoodrow

Two witnesses so far who described having worked with Bob Lee & also socialized with him. Both say they have spent time with him under the influence of drugs and describe him as being teddybear like as well as deescalating any situations that involved other people fighting.

2:14 PM · Nov 21, 2024

https://twitter.com/x/status/1859676881450385645

 

[arielilane]

@jonahowenlamb

Today the witnesses in Nima Momeni’s murder trial have been friends of the victim, Bob Lee. One worked at Mobile coin, the other at Google.


3:05 PM · Nov 21, 2024

https://twitter.com/x/status/1859689528312856705

 

[arielilane]

@MelanieWoodrow

Capt Brien Hoo @SFPD testified Steven Pomatto (left) told him 20 yrs ago he was Navy SEAL while applying for specialist unit. He was not. Hoo said Pomatto’s shooting & weapon manipulation skills substandard. Pomatto is defense witness who testified Momeni redirected knife at Lee

https://twitter.com/x/status/1859735437180535026

Three of Bob Lee's friends on the stand today testified as character witnesses describing Lee as a teddybear while under the influence of drugs, including cocaine and ketamine, who would de-escalate any sort of disagreement between others.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1859782931012780201

 

[arielilane]

@MelanieWoodrow

Oliver Lee, Bob Lee's brother, on today's testimony, a potential verdict and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. "It's gonna be a smaller table."

https://twitter.com/x/status/1859783321984860215

 

[arielilane]

@MelanieWoodrow

A man who told me he didn't know Bob Lee holding a "Justice for Bob Lee" sign shouted expletives at Nima Momeni's defense attorneys as they left court.

"You do not come to San Francisco & broker murder."

"You got a knife on you?"

Video edited to remove expletives & shorten.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1859784430333853880

 

[arielilane]

@jonahowenlamb

Guy outside of Nima Momeni trial argues with Momeni’s attorney, says “We don’t sell murder here.”

https://twitter.com/x/status/1859758913161396738

 

[arielilane]

Follow along here for live updates from the courtroom.

Nov. 21, 2024​

4:30 p.m.​

The trial will resume on Dec. 2 after Thanksgiving.

3:45 p.m.​

Lauren Weiniger, another friend of Bob Lee, similarly testified this afternoon that Bob Lee was never violent or aggressive while using drugs, including cocaine.

2 p.m.​

SFPD Capt. Brien Hoo has taken the stand.

He testified now-retired SFPD Insp. Steven Pomatto had told him in 2004 he was a Navy SEAL. The DA is seeking to discredit Pomatto as a defense witness. Pomatto told the jury it was possible Bob Lee had come at Momeni with a knife.

Pomatto also denied having told anyone in the department he was a Navy SEAL, chalking it up to a misunderstanding.


On the stand, today, however, Hoo said Pomatto's "substandard" shooting skills and the way he handled and manipulated his weapon "clearly showed to me he was not a Navy SEAL."

11:07 a.m.​

A second witness, Carlos Whitt, who has also previously worked with Bob Lee, said he had seen Lee using cocaine and ketamine. Whitt similarly said he never saw Lee acting aggressively, erratically or violent while he was using those drugs.

"He's kind of like a teddy bear. He's incredibly affectionate, incredibly sweet, he likes to talk highly about his friends, he loves to have deep conversations, so all of those qualities are enhanced."

10:30 a.m.​

The prosecution is now calling rebuttal witnesses. Kristina Champion, a friend and co-worker of Bob Lee, said she also hung out with socially and confirmed he used cocaine, ketamine and acid. But she said Lee was never aggressive, erratic or violent while using those drugs.

Live updates: Jury deliberation enters day 4 in Nima Momeni trial

The jury will consider whether Momeni is guilty of first or second degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter or an outright acquittal

www.ktvu.com

11/21/2024

 

[arielilane]

The Brief​

• • Three friends of slain Cash App founder Bob Lee say he was never violent on drugs
  • Prosecution pushing back against defense theory that Lee was aggressor
  • Closing arguments set for Dec. 2

Nima Momeni trial: Friends say Bob Lee did drugs but was never violent

Articles and videos about Nima Momeni trial: Friends say Bob Lee did drugs but was never violent on KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco.

www.ktvu.com

11/21/2024



Pals of slain @CashApp founder Bob Lee say he wasn’t violent while on drugs. Lee’s brother speaks out. Ex-@SFPD
insp. who testified for defense lied about being @USNavy SEAL & later taught at @SFPDAcademy, per @SFPDTaraval
capt. Nima Momeni atty weighs in https://tinyurl.com/83rpspam

https://twitter.com/x/status/1859956601798742145

UPDATE: 3 friends of slain @CashApp founder Bob Lee say although they had used drugs together, he was never violent.
@SFPDTaraval captain testifies former @SFPD inspector who was defense witness indeed lied about being @USNavy
SEAL. Latest in Nima Momeni trial, 5 p.m.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1859763176226816033

 

[arielilane]

-- There is no live tweeting allowed during trial
-- Court is in recess until Dec. 2

 

[Luna20]

@MelanieWoodrow

Capt Brien Hoo @SFPD testified Steven Pomatto (left) told him 20 yrs ago he was Navy SEAL while applying for specialist unit. He was not. Hoo said Pomatto’s shooting & weapon manipulation skills substandard. Pomatto is defense witness who testified Momeni redirected knife at Lee

https://twitter.com/x/status/1859735437180535026

Three of Bob Lee's friends on the stand today testified as character witnesses describing Lee as a teddybear while under the influence of drugs, including cocaine and ketamine, who would de-escalate any sort of disagreement between others.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1859782931012780201

What about the ‘Navy Seal’? What is the context?

 

[arielilane]

What about the ‘Navy Seal’? What is the context?

[full article at link]

But on cross-examination, prosecutor Omid Talai went on the offensive, suggesting Pomatto had lied about having been a Navy SEAL while trying to get a department promotion.

Pomatto denied lying but acknowledged he was getting paid $400 an hour for his testimony, had never worked as a homicide inspector or qualified in court as an expert in self-defense.

DA discredits ex-SFPD inspector testifying for defense in Nima Momeni trial

Nima Momeni answered dozens of questions from the jury in his murder trial on Monday, and a retired San Francisco police inspector who supported his self-defense theory was branded by a prosecutor as a liar being paid for his testimony.

www.ktvu.com

11/18/2024

 

[arielilane]

@MelanieWoodrow

Closing arguments expected Monday in the Bob Lee murder trial (defendant Nima Momeni pictured right). Jury will then receive instructions and deliberations will begin. Jurors had last week off for the Thanksgiving holiday. Updates Monday here and on @abc7newsbayarea

9:46 PM · Dec 1, 2024

 

[arielilane]

@MelanieWoodrow

Correction: court Public Information Officer says jurors will receive instructions first then closing arguments.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1863635514995380697

 

[arielilane]

@MelanieWoodrow

Nima Momeni’s mom appears in good spirits this morning. Jurors are lined up outside the courtroom ready to go in. After weeks of testimony, jurors are close to being able to discuss the Bob Lee murder case with one another for the first time.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1863639238375510432

 

[arielilane]

@jonahowenlamb

Back in court today for the Nima Momeni murder trial.


12:03 PM · Dec 2, 2024



Closings are expected today.


1:35 PM · Dec 2, 2024

 

[arielilane]

Bob Lee’s family and friends exiting court. We’ve gotten through the bulk of jury instructions. The judge said she will wait to read the rest because they’ll make more sense after closing arguments. Closing arguments begin in a few minutes. Jurors will get a lunch break.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1863654450545774688

 

[arielilane]

@AmyLarson25

The judge gave jury instructions for a solid hour. She explained the difference between first-degree murder and lawful self-defense.


1:51 PM · Dec 2, 2024



Closing arguments will begin this morning for the Bob Lee murder trial. Nima Momeni is charged will murdering the tech mogul. This is the accused killer’s mother leaving the courtroom moments ago during a break. She attended every day of this lengthy trial.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1863657259148120429

 

[arielilane]

Bob Lee’s family is here for closing arguments

https://twitter.com/x/status/1863660807390921052