Coverage dated April 12, 2023 to April 13, 2023

Tech entrepreneur arrested in murder of Bob Lee knew Cash App founder, police say

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Within hours of his arrest, Nima Momeni's company's website went dark and phones went unanswered.

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Insider
Police arrest and charge 38-year-old Nima Momeni with murder in fatal stabbing of Cash App creator Bob Lee (opens Insider)
Published Apr 12, 2023
Insider's feed description
Nima Momeni, who police say knew Bob Lee, faces a murder charge and "special enhancement" for allegedly stabbing the Cash App founder to death.
Fox5 Atlanta
Suspect arrested for deadly stabbing of Cash App founder (opens Fox5 Atlanta)
Published Apr 12, 2023
Fox5 Atlanta's feed description
San Francisco police on Thursday arrested a tech entrepreneur in connection with the stabbing death of Cash App tech founder Bob Lee – ending the false rumors that this was a random attack in a lawless, overly progressive city.
Tucson
Suspect arrested in killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee (opens Tucson)
Published Apr 12, 2023
Tucson's feed description
A San Francisco supervisor says an arrest has been made in the downtown stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee.
New York Times
Tech Consultant Arrested in San Francisco Killing of Cash App Creator (opens New York Times)
Published Apr 12, 2023
New York Times's feed description
The police said the consultant, Nima Momeni, was an acquaintance of Bob Lee.
Rolling Stone
Tech Exec Arrested as Suspect in Cash App Founder Bob Lee's Killing (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Apr 12, 2023
Rolling Stone's feed description
Nima Momemi, who knew Lee, allegedly stabbed him to death last week
13News Now Norfolk
Tech consultant arrested in killing of Cash App founder Lee (opens 13News Now Norfolk)
Published Apr 12, 2023
13News Now Norfolk's feed description
Prominent tech leaders had blamed Lee's death on what they call San Francisco's lax attitude toward crime. Authorities pushed back on that narrative Thursday.
AL.com
Tech company owner arrested in Cash App founder Bob Lee’s fatal San Francisco stabbing (opens AL.com)
Published Apr 12, 2023
AL.com's feed description
Nima Momeni and Lee knew each other and were riding together in a car when they got into a passionate argument, police sources told Mission Local.
NBC New York
Arrest Made in Stabbing Death of Cash App Founder Bob Lee, Men Reportedly Knew Each Other (opens NBC New York)
Published Apr 12, 2023
NBC New York's feed description
In a press conference on Thursday, San Francisco’s District Attorney confirmed an arrest has been made in the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee.
NBC Los Angeles
Arrest Made in Stabbing Death of Cash App Founder Bob Lee (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Apr 12, 2023
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
A suspect has been arrested in the April 4 killing of tech executive Bob Lee, San Francisco supervisors said Thursday morning.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
What we know about Nima Momeni, suspect in Cash App founder Bob Lee stabbing death (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Apr 12, 2023
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
San Francisco police arrested Nima Momeni, the founder of Expand IT in Emeryville, in connection with the fatal stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee. Here's what we know
Boston
Tech consultant arrested in killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee (opens Boston)
Published Apr 12, 2023
Boston's feed description
Nima Momeni, 38, was booked on suspicion of murder, San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott said during a news conference.
ABC 7 San Francisco
Man arrested in fatal stabbing of Bob Lee, appears to have known Cash App founder, source says (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published Apr 12, 2023
ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description
ABC7 News contributor Phil Matier confirms that the man arrested appeared to have known Cash App founder Bob Lee and it was not a random street crime.
ABC 7 New York
Man arrested in fatal stabbing Bob Lee appears to have known Cash App founder, source says (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published Apr 12, 2023
ABC 7 New York's feed description
It was not immediately clear how Nima Momeni knew Bob Lee.
Deadline
Suspect Arrested In Fatal Stabbing Of Bob Lee; Police Say Cash App Founder Knew His Killer (opens Deadline)
Published Apr 12, 2023
Deadline's feed description
San Francisco police have arrested a suspect in the April 4 stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee, and say the alleged killer and his victim knew one another. Nima Momeni, 38, has been booked …
Forbes
Who Is Nima Momeni—Suspect Arrested In Killing Of Cash App Founder Bob Lee (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 12, 2023
Forbes's feed description
San Francisco Police reportedly believe Lee’s murder was not a random attack, though they have not released a motive.
Wyoming Public Media
A tech consultant is arrested in the killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published Apr 12, 2023
Wyoming Public Media's feed description
Nima Momeni was booked on suspicion of murder in Lee's stabbing death last week in San Francisco. Police declined to give details on how they linked the death to Momeni or how the men knew each other.
The Daily Caller
Police Make Arrest In Murder Of CashApp Founder: Report (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Apr 12, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
Law enforcement officials reportedly arrested a suspect early Thursday morning in connection with the stabbing murder of CashApp founder Bob Lee.
FOX 35 Orlando
What we know about Nima Momeni, suspect in Cash App founder Bob Lee's stabbing death (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published Apr 12, 2023
FOX 35 Orlando's feed description
San Francisco police arrested Nima Momeni, the founder of Expand IT in Emeryville, in connection with the fatal stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee. Here's what we know
Engadget
Police arrest suspect in killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee (opens Engadget)
Published Apr 12, 2023
Engadget's feed description
A suspect in the murder of Cash App founder Bob Lee has been arrested, and may be a tech executive Lee knew..
Wall Street Journal
Suspect Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of Cash App Founder Bob Lee (opens Wall Street Journal)
Published Apr 12, 2023
Wall Street Journal's feed description
The suspect and the victim knew each other, police said. A motive wasn’t disclosed.
ABC 7 Chicago
Arrest made in the killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Apr 12, 2023
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
A San Francisco official confirmed the arrest on Thursday.
New Hampshire Union Leader
Suspect arrested in stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published Apr 12, 2023
New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description
San Francisco police arrested a man on Thursday morning in connection with the fatal stabbing of Bob Lee, according to local media reports, just over a week after the tech
Gizmodo
A Suspect in the Murder of the Cash App Founder Has Been Arrested (opens Gizmodo)
Published Apr 12, 2023
Gizmodo's feed description
Bob Lee knew his alleged stabber, Nima Momeni, who also worked in tech, according to local reports.
The Guardian
Suspect arrested in killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 12, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Nima Momeni, 38, appears to work in tech industry and reportedly knew Lee who was found with stab wounds on Tuesday
Courthouse News Service
Suspect arrested in stabbing death of Cash App founder (opens Courthouse News Service)
Published Apr 12, 2023
Courthouse News Service's feed description
The suspect, Nima Momeni, is a tech executive himself and was arrested at his home early Thursday morning.

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