Bob Lee verdict: Cash App creator's killer found guilty of second-degree murder | TechCrunch
Dec 17, 2024 - techcrunch.com
A San Francisco jury has found Nima Momeni guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Bob Lee, the creator of Cash App and former CTO of Block. The jury determined that the murder was not premeditated, as Momeni was found not guilty of first-degree murder. The incident occurred in April 2023, following a two-day drug binge involving Lee and Khazar Momeni, Nima's sister. Prosecutors claimed that a sexual assault on Khazar by Lee's friend led to a confrontation in which Nima stabbed Lee with a kitchen knife. The defense argued that Momeni acted in self-defense after Lee attacked him during a walk. However, video evidence and forensic testing indicated Momeni as the aggressor. Momeni faces 16 years to life in prison, with sentencing pending.
Bob Lee was a prominent figure in the tech industry, serving as the chief product officer at MobileCoin and previously contributing to the development of Cash App at Block. He was also an investor in companies like SpaceX, Clubhouse, Tile, and Figma, and played a role in developing the Android operating system at Google. Lee's death initially sparked speculation about a random crime related to San Francisco's homelessness and crime issues, but it was later revealed that he knew his killer. His contributions to technology were widely recognized by peers, including Jack Dorsey and Figma CEO Dylan Field.
Key takeaways:
Nima Momeni was found guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing of Bob Lee, the creator of Cash App, but not guilty of first-degree murder.
The incident occurred after a two-day drug binge involving Lee and Khazar Momeni, Nima's sister, with allegations of sexual assault leading to the confrontation.
The defense claimed self-defense, but video evidence and forensic testing indicated Momeni was the aggressor.
Bob Lee was a prominent figure in the tech industry, having contributed significantly to companies like MobileCoin, Block, and Google.
