Momeni sentenced to 16 years after Cash App murder

Sentence ruling

A San Francisco judge ruled Nima Momeni will serve 16 years to life in prison after being found guilty of murdering Cash App creator Bob Lee.

Custody credit

Momeni has 1,377 days, or approximately three years and nine months, of custody credit as of Tuesday.

Scout Lee's statement

Scout Lee, 14 when her father was murdered, said Momeni took her best friend when he killed her father.

“Mr. Momeni, you didn’t just take my dad that day. You took my best friend.”

Momeni's mother

Momeni’s mother urged the judge to consider the complexity of the case and her son’s character.

“I am here because I love my son. A person’s life can hold more than the worst moment of his life. Nima is not perfect. No human being is.”

Momeni's apology

Momeni apologized for causing suffering and pain to Lee’s family, saying he never intended to hurt anyone.

“It was never my intention to see anyone hurt or suffer. I’m truly sorry.”

Oliver Lee's accusation

Oliver Lee accused Momeni of lying on the witness stand during the 2024 trial.

“He is a murderer, and he will forever be a murderer of Bob Lee.”

New trial denied

The court denied Momeni’s request for a new trial after a two-month trial with dozens of testimonies.

Defense arguments

Momeni’s defense claimed errors in police testimony and prejudice against him due to his Iranian background.

Judge's response

Judge Gordon rejected defense claims about facial expressions and a video showing stabbing gestures.

“It is dangerous to quote selectively.”

Momeni's conviction

Momeni was found guilty of second-degree murder after stabbing Lee underneath the Bay Bridge in April 2023.