The man convicted of murdering Cash App founder Bob Lee has been denied a new trial in San Francisco. The judge who presided over Nima Momeni’s original trial ruled there was no factual evidence to justify reopening the case. The ruling also calls for Momeni to serve 16 years to life in prison. He will also be required to pay restitution, although the amount has not yet been determined. Momeni was convicted of second-degree murder in December 2024. Prosecutors say he stabbed Lee to death beneath the Bay Bridge in April 2023 after the two attended a gathering at Momeni’s sister’s apartment. Authorities said drugs were involved in the gathering. Momeni’s defense team argued the stabbing was an act of self-defense. The latest ruling keeps his conviction intact and moves the case closer to sentencing, while his legal team continues to challenge the outcome.
