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Accused killer Nima Momeni is set to appear in court in San Francisco on Monday for a preliminary hearing that could kick off <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/14/bob-lee-killing-a-visual-timeline-of-events/">high profile-murder trial</a>.

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Accused killer Nima Momeni is set to appear in court in San Francisco on Monday for a preliminary hearing that could kick off <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/14/bob-lee-killing-a-visual-timeline-of-events/">high profile-murder trial</a>.

The April slaying of Cash App developer Bob Lee has garnered international headlines and shone a spotlight on the private lives of wealthy tech executives, including <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/24/bob-lee-killing-what-role-did-drugs-play-in-sf-slaying-of-tech-exec/">alleged drug use and late-night partying</a>. Monday&#8217;s hearing follows a postponement and a <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/30/bob-lee-killing-nima-momeni-new-lawyer/">change of representation</a> for the accused, who is being held without bail in San Francisco.

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The April slaying of Cash App developer Bob Lee has garnered international headlines and shone a spotlight on the private lives of wealthy tech executives, including <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/24/bob-lee-killing-what-role-did-drugs-play-in-sf-slaying-of-tech-exec/">alleged drug use and late-night partying</a>. Monday's hearing follows a postponement and a <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/30/bob-lee-killing-nima-momeni-new-lawyer/">change of representation</a> for the accused, who is being held without bail in San Francisco.

The April slaying of Cash App developer Bob Lee has garnered international headlines and shone a spotlight on the private lives of wealthy tech executives, including <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/24/bob-lee-killing-what-role-did-drugs-play-in-sf-slaying-of-tech-exec/">alleged drug use and late-night partying</a>. Monday&#8217;s hearing follows a postponement and a <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/30/bob-lee-killing-nima-momeni-new-lawyer/">change of representation</a> for the accused, who is being held without bail in San Francisco.

Nima Momeni, the suspect who has been charged with murder in the killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee is in court at the Hall of Justice on Thursday, May 18, 2023, in San Francisco, Calif. | Paul Kuroda for The Standard/POOL

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/NEW_MomeniArraignment051823131-scaled.jpg?w=2500" alt="" class="wp-image-161759"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Nima Momeni, who has been charged with murder in the killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee, appears in court at the Hall of Justice on May 18 in San Francisco. | Paul Kuroda for The Standard/POOL</figcaption></figure>

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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/NEW_MomeniArraignment051823131-scaled.jpg?w=2500" alt="" class="wp-image-161759"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Nima Momeni, who has been charged with murder in the killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee, appears in court at the Hall of Justice on May 18 in San Francisco. | Paul Kuroda for The Standard/POOL</figcaption></figure>

Nima Momeni, the defendant&nbsp;

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nima-momeni-the-defendant">Nima Momeni, the defendant&nbsp;</h2>

Momeni was <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/13/bob-lee-killing-san-francisco-police-arrest-suspect-in-fatal-stabbing/">arrested April&nbsp;13</a> at his Emeryville home, where investigators retrieved evidence before booking him into county&nbsp;jail on&nbsp;suspicion of a lone count of murder. At a subsequent press conference, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins and San Francisco Police Chief William Scott <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/13/live-sfpd-holds-bob-lee-killing-arrest-press-conference/">shared additional details</a> about the arrest, including that Momeni had known Lee. Jenkins <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/13/bob-lee-killing-elon-musk-slammed-for-reckless-tweets-by-san-francisco-da/">called out speculative remarks</a> about the investigation by people such as billionaire Elon Musk, who had blamed the killing on what he called rampant crime in San Francisco.

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Momeni was <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/13/bob-lee-killing-san-francisco-police-arrest-suspect-in-fatal-stabbing/">arrested April&nbsp;13</a> at his Emeryville home, where investigators retrieved evidence before booking him into county&nbsp;jail on&nbsp;suspicion of a lone count of murder. At a subsequent press conference, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins and San Francisco Police Chief William Scott <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/13/live-sfpd-holds-bob-lee-killing-arrest-press-conference/">shared additional details</a> about the arrest, including that Momeni had known Lee. Jenkins <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/13/bob-lee-killing-elon-musk-slammed-for-reckless-tweets-by-san-francisco-da/">called out speculative remarks</a> about the investigation by people such as billionaire Elon Musk, who had blamed the killing on what he called rampant crime in San Francisco.

Prosecutors have said Momeni stabbed Lee in the Rincon Hill neighborhood on April 4, apparently after the two argued over Lee’s relationship with Khazar Momeni, his younger sister.

Prosecutors have said Momeni stabbed Lee in the Rincon Hill neighborhood on April 4, apparently after the two argued over Lee’s relationship with Khazar Momeni, his younger sister.

A social-media profile and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/13/what-we-know-about-nima-momeni-man-arrested-in-the-killing-of-bob-lee/">other accounts</a> have described Momeni, 38, as the owner since 2010 of Expand IT, a technology and cybersecurity firm.

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A social-media profile and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/13/what-we-know-about-nima-momeni-man-arrested-in-the-killing-of-bob-lee/">other accounts</a> have described Momeni, 38, as the owner since 2010 of Expand IT, a technology and cybersecurity firm.

In the wake of Momeni&#8217;s arrest,&nbsp;San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston, who has frequently been a&nbsp;target on social media for his progressive views in favor of criminal justice reform, called for a public apology from those who rushed to judgment on the circumstances surrounding Lee’s killing.

In the wake of Momeni's arrest,&nbsp;San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston, who has frequently been a&nbsp;target on social media for his progressive views in favor of criminal justice reform, called for a public apology from those who rushed to judgment on the circumstances surrounding Lee’s killing.

In the wake of Momeni&#8217;s arrest,&nbsp;San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston, who has frequently been a&nbsp;target on social media for his progressive views in favor of criminal justice reform, called for a public apology from those who rushed to judgment on the circumstances surrounding Lee’s killing.

“The people who tried to exploit this tragedy to stoke hatred of the poor should be ashamed,” <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/13/bob-lee-killing-san-francisco-police-arrest-suspect-in-fatal-stabbing/">Preston wrote</a>. “Some public apologies are in order.”

“The people who tried to exploit this tragedy to stoke hatred of the poor should be ashamed,” <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/13/bob-lee-killing-san-francisco-police-arrest-suspect-in-fatal-stabbing/">Preston wrote</a>. “Some public apologies are in order.”

Khazar Elyassnia (left) and Dr. Dino Elyassnia (right) attend the arraignment of Nima Momeni at the Hall of Justice in San Francisco, CA on April 14, 2023. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/NimaMomeniArraignment04132023-200-3-scaled.jpg?w=2500" alt="" class="wp-image-150236"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Khazar Momeni, left, and her husband, Dr. Dino Elyassnia, attend the arraignment of Nima Momeni at the Hall of Justice in San Francisco on April 14. | Justin Katigbak for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Khazar Momeni, the sister of the accused, and her husband, Dr. Dino Elyassnia&nbsp;

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Khazar Momeni, the sister of the accused, and her husband, Dr. Dino Elyassnia&nbsp;</h2>

On April 13, at a press conference announcing Nima Momeni&#8217;s arrest, police announced they would execute search warrants of his Emeryville home. Two other warrants were served in San Francisco: one at the 1 Hotel at 8 Mission St., where Lee was staying, and another at the upscale Millennium Tower, where Khazar Momeni <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/13/bob-lee-killing-sfpd-search-downtown-tower-where-suspects-sister-owns-a-home/">owns a residence</a> with her husband, prominent San Francisco plastic surgeon Dr. Dino Elyassnia. <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/14/who-are-khazar-momeni-dino-elyassnia-glamorous-couple-linked-to-bob-lee-killing/">The couple</a> have joined other family members in support of the accused.

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On April 13, at a press conference announcing Nima Momeni's arrest, police announced they would execute search warrants of his Emeryville home. Two other warrants were served in San Francisco: one at the 1 Hotel at 8 Mission St., where Lee was staying, and another at the upscale Millennium Tower, where Khazar Momeni <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/13/bob-lee-killing-sfpd-search-downtown-tower-where-suspects-sister-owns-a-home/">owns a residence</a> with her husband, prominent San Francisco plastic surgeon Dr. Dino Elyassnia. <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/14/who-are-khazar-momeni-dino-elyassnia-glamorous-couple-linked-to-bob-lee-killing/">The couple</a> have joined other family members in support of the accused.

On April 13, at a press conference announcing Nima Momeni&#8217;s arrest, police announced they would execute search warrants of his Emeryville home. Two other warrants were served in San Francisco: one at the 1 Hotel at 8 Mission St., where Lee was staying, and another at the upscale Millennium Tower, where Khazar Momeni <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/13/bob-lee-killing-sfpd-search-downtown-tower-where-suspects-sister-owns-a-home/">owns a residence</a> with her husband, prominent San Francisco plastic surgeon Dr. Dino Elyassnia. <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/14/who-are-khazar-momeni-dino-elyassnia-glamorous-couple-linked-to-bob-lee-killing/">The couple</a> have joined other family members in support of the accused.

A longtime friend of Lee’s told police that he and Lee spent much of April 3 drinking with Khazar Momeni, according to court records. At some point, Lee and his friend went to the 1 Hotel and invited Khazar Momeni to join them. She declined.

A longtime friend of Lee’s told police that he and Lee spent much of April 3 drinking with Khazar Momeni, according to court records. At some point, Lee and his friend went to the 1 Hotel and invited Khazar Momeni to join them. She declined.

Prosecutors say Nima Momeni questioned Lee about whether Khazar Momeni was doing drugs or “anything inappropriate” that day.

Prosecutors say Nima Momeni questioned Lee about whether Khazar Momeni was doing drugs or “anything inappropriate” that day.

Nima Momeni’s mother Mahnaz Momeni Tayarani, walks through the Hall of Justice on Thursday, May 18, 2023, in San Francisco. | Paul Kuroda for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1MomeniArraignment051823145.jpg?w=1600" alt="" class="wp-image-161829"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Nima Momeni’s mother, Mahnaz Momeni Tayarani, walks through the Hall of Justice on May 18 in San Francisco. | Paul Kuroda for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Mahnaz Tayarani, mother of the defendant&nbsp;

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mahnaz Tayarani, mother of the defendant&nbsp;</h2>

<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/26/bob-lee-killing-why-suspect-nima-momeni-fled-iran-with-his-sister-khazar/">According to letters</a>, Nima Momeni was 14 when he arrived in the United States with his sister and their mother, Mahnaz Tayarani. The trio was “shocked to suddenly be cut off from the environment” they had always known, Tayarani wrote in a letter to Judge Victor Hwang, asking for the release of her son on bail.

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<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/26/bob-lee-killing-why-suspect-nima-momeni-fled-iran-with-his-sister-khazar/">According to letters</a>, Nima Momeni was 14 when he arrived in the United States with his sister and their mother, Mahnaz Tayarani. The trio was “shocked to suddenly be cut off from the environment” they had always known, Tayarani wrote in a letter to Judge Victor Hwang, asking for the release of her son on bail.

“We have been together our entire lives, from our years in Iran to our new life here in the United States,” his sister wrote. “Together with our mother, we are a very close family.”

“We have been together our entire lives, from our years in Iran to our new life here in the United States,” his sister wrote. “Together with our mother, we are a very close family.”

Tayarani described a history of abuse at her husband&#8217;s hands that led her to seek a new life abroad, eventually settling in the East Bay with help from a close family friend.

Tayarani described a history of abuse at her husband's hands that led her to seek a new life abroad, eventually settling in the East Bay with help from a close family friend.

Tayarani described a history of abuse at her husband&#8217;s hands that led her to seek a new life abroad, eventually settling in the East Bay with help from a close family friend.

Bob Lee attends The BUILD Gala 2014 Honoring Ben Silbermann with the Pitch Prize for Enterpreneurship on March 1, 2014 in San Francisco. | Drew Altizer Photography

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FEATURED_BobLeeVisualTimeline04142023-1-scaled.jpg?w=2500" alt="" class="wp-image-150106"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Bob Lee attends The BUILD Gala 2014 honoring Ben Silbermann with the Pitch Prize for Enterpreneurship on March 1, 2014, in San Francisco. | Drew Altizer Photography</figcaption></figure>

Bob Lee, the victim&nbsp;

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bob Lee, the victim&nbsp;</h2>

<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/07/what-is-mobilecoin-the-company-where-slain-tech-exec-bob-lee-worked/">Lee</a>, 44 at the time of his death, had lived in Mill Valley before moving to Miami. He was previously a Google engineer and chief technology officer for Square, which was renamed Block in 2021. There he was instrumental in the creation of Cash App, a service that quickly allows users to send and receive money. At the time of his death, he was the chief product officer of MobileCoin, a San Francisco-based cryptocurrency startup.

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<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/07/what-is-mobilecoin-the-company-where-slain-tech-exec-bob-lee-worked/">Lee</a>, 44 at the time of his death, had lived in Mill Valley before moving to Miami. He was previously a Google engineer and chief technology officer for Square, which was renamed Block in 2021. There he was instrumental in the creation of Cash App, a service that quickly allows users to send and receive money. At the time of his death, he was the chief product officer of MobileCoin, a San Francisco-based cryptocurrency startup.

San Francisco police said officers responded to reports of a stabbing on Main Street near Harrison Street at approximately 2:35 a.m. on April 4. Officers found a man later identified as Lee suffering from stab wounds. He was transported to a local hospital, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/04/san-francisco-stabbing-victim-bob-lee-former-cto-square-mobilecoin/">where he died</a>.

Former Square CTO Bob Lee stabbed to death in downtown San Francisco

San Francisco police said officers responded to reports of a stabbing on Main Street near Harrison Street at approximately 2:35 a.m. on April 4. Officers found a man later identified as Lee suffering from stab wounds. He was transported to a local hospital, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/04/san-francisco-stabbing-victim-bob-lee-former-cto-square-mobilecoin/">where he died</a>.

<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/05/bob-lee-killing-violent-crime-wave-rate-san-francisco/">Despite data showing</a> that the killing was not indicative of a crime wave on city streets, a number of high-profile figures took Lee&#8217;s killing as an opportunity to vent their concerns about public safety in San Francisco, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/05/bob-lees-downtown-sf-killing-sparks-rage-at-lawless-city/">placing blame</a> on the city&#8217;s Board of Supervisors as well as on the city&#8217;s former and current district attorneys for being soft on crime. The <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/05/bob-lee-killing-public-safety-crime-tipping-point-san-francisco/">recriminations mounted</a> after video footage was released of Lee <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/05/video-appears-to-show-mortally-wounded-cash-app-creator-bob-lee-looking-for-help-in-downtown-san-francisco-after-stabbing/">suffering from wounds</a> and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/06/new-video-shows-dying-bob-lee-collapse-outside-apartments-in-desperate-bid-for-help/">seeking help</a> while wandering the city&#8217;s East Cut neighborhood.

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<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/05/bob-lee-killing-violent-crime-wave-rate-san-francisco/">Despite data showing</a> that the killing was not indicative of a crime wave on city streets, a number of high-profile figures took Lee's killing as an opportunity to vent their concerns about public safety in San Francisco, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/05/bob-lees-downtown-sf-killing-sparks-rage-at-lawless-city/">placing blame</a> on the city's Board of Supervisors as well as on the city's former and current district attorneys for being soft on crime. The <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/05/bob-lee-killing-public-safety-crime-tipping-point-san-francisco/">recriminations mounted</a> after video footage was released of Lee <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/05/video-appears-to-show-mortally-wounded-cash-app-creator-bob-lee-looking-for-help-in-downtown-san-francisco-after-stabbing/">suffering from wounds</a> and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/06/new-video-shows-dying-bob-lee-collapse-outside-apartments-in-desperate-bid-for-help/">seeking help</a> while wandering the city's East Cut neighborhood.

<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/05/bob-lee-killing-violent-crime-wave-rate-san-francisco/">Despite data showing</a> that the killing was not indicative of a crime wave on city streets, a number of high-profile figures took Lee&#8217;s killing as an opportunity to vent their concerns about public safety in San Francisco, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/05/bob-lees-downtown-sf-killing-sparks-rage-at-lawless-city/">placing blame</a> on the city&#8217;s Board of Supervisors as well as on the city&#8217;s former and current district attorneys for being soft on crime. The <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/05/bob-lee-killing-public-safety-crime-tipping-point-san-francisco/">recriminations mounted</a> after video footage was released of Lee <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/05/video-appears-to-show-mortally-wounded-cash-app-creator-bob-lee-looking-for-help-in-downtown-san-francisco-after-stabbing/">suffering from wounds</a> and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/06/new-video-shows-dying-bob-lee-collapse-outside-apartments-in-desperate-bid-for-help/">seeking help</a> while wandering the city&#8217;s East Cut neighborhood.

Nine days after the killing, Momeni<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/13/bob-lee-killing-sfpd-taking-longer-than-usual-to-make-arrest/"> was arrested</a>.

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Nine days after the killing, Momeni<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/13/bob-lee-killing-sfpd-taking-longer-than-usual-to-make-arrest/"> was arrested</a>.

According to autopsy results released May 2 by the city&#8217;s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/02/autopsy-slain-tech-executive-had-cocaine-ketamine-in-his-system/">several substances were found</a> in Lee&#8217;s system, including cocaine, ketamine and alcohol. They said Lee and Nima Momeni had been captured on video leaving the home of Momeni’s sister.

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According to autopsy results released May 2 by the city's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/02/autopsy-slain-tech-executive-had-cocaine-ketamine-in-his-system/">several substances were found</a> in Lee's system, including cocaine, ketamine and alcohol. They said Lee and Nima Momeni had been captured on video leaving the home of Momeni’s sister.

According to autopsy results released May 2 by the city&#8217;s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/02/autopsy-slain-tech-executive-had-cocaine-ketamine-in-his-system/">several substances were found</a> in Lee&#8217;s system, including cocaine, ketamine and alcohol. They said Lee and Nima Momeni had been captured on video leaving the home of Momeni’s sister.

Prosecutor Omid Talai waits for the judge to arrive for Nima Momeni’s anticipated arraignment at San Francisco Superior Court on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. | Michaela Vatcheva for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Momeniarraignment042523-16-scaled.jpg?w=2500" alt="" class="wp-image-153374"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Prosecutor Omid Talai waits for the judge to arrive for Nima Momeni’s anticipated arraignment at San Francisco Superior Court on April 25. | Michaela Vatcheva for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Omid Talai, the prosecutor&nbsp;

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Omid Talai, the prosecutor&nbsp;</h2>

Prosecutor Omid Talai said May 18 that the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/18/bob-lee-killing-murder-suspect-nima-momeni-pleads-not-guilty/">fatal stabbing was premeditated</a>. He said Nima Momeni took a kitchen knife from his sister’s home and used it to kill Lee at a secluded location. Talai maintains that DNA evidence clearly links Momeni to the knife, which was the same brand that his sister, Khazar Momeni, uses in her home.

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Prosecutor Omid Talai said May 18 that the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/18/bob-lee-killing-murder-suspect-nima-momeni-pleads-not-guilty/">fatal stabbing was premeditated</a>. He said Nima Momeni took a kitchen knife from his sister’s home and used it to kill Lee at a secluded location. Talai maintains that DNA evidence clearly links Momeni to the knife, which was the same brand that his sister, Khazar Momeni, uses in her home.

Judge Victor Hwang speaks during an appearance by Nima Momeni at the Hall of Justice in San Francisco on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Nima Momeni has been charged with the killing of CashApp CTO Bob Lee

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AP23115858387324.jpg?w=2500" alt="" class="wp-image-186163"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Judge Victor Hwang speaks during an appearance by Nima Momeni at the Hall of Justice in San Francisco on April 25. </figcaption></figure>

Victor Hwang, the judge&nbsp;

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Victor Hwang, the judge&nbsp;</h2>

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San Francisco Superior Court Judge Victor Hwang saw his <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/06/13/behind-the-scenes-mayor-london-breeds-appointment-da-chesa-boudin/">name bandied about</a> as a possible interim district attorney appointee in early 2022, alongside San Francisco Supervisor Catherine Stefani, civil rights attorney Joe Alioto Veronese and former San Francisco prosecutor and recall spokesperson Brooke Jenkins, who later <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/07/07/sfs-new-da-brooke-jenkins-ex-prosecutor-who-led-chesa-boudin-recall-named-his-successor/">became the</a> DA.&nbsp;

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San Francisco Superior Court Judge Victor Hwang saw his <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/06/13/behind-the-scenes-mayor-london-breeds-appointment-da-chesa-boudin/">name bandied about</a> as a possible interim district attorney appointee in early 2022, alongside San Francisco Supervisor Catherine Stefani, civil rights attorney Joe Alioto Veronese and former San Francisco prosecutor and recall spokesperson Brooke Jenkins, who later <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/07/07/sfs-new-da-brooke-jenkins-ex-prosecutor-who-led-chesa-boudin-recall-named-his-successor/">became the</a> DA.&nbsp;

In recent months, Hwang has been assigned several high-profile cases, including the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/02/09/possible-explosion-burns-sf-home-seriously-injures-1-person/">San Francisco home explosion</a> that led to multiple charges against Darron Price, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/02/17/sf-home-explosion-wife-identified-as-victim-suspect-on-house-arrest/">whose wife died</a> after he allegedly caused the blast by manufacturing hash oil. Hwang also <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/02/17/suspected-synagogue-shooter-pleads-not-guilty-to-hate-crime/">handled the arraignment</a> of a hate-crime suspect who pleaded not guilty after allegedly firing blanks inside a synagogue, and he was behind the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/25/james-lee-ramsey-attacker-asian-senior-oakland/">decision to keep a suspect</a> in custody after he was accused of attacking an Asian American senior this month.

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In recent months, Hwang has been assigned several high-profile cases, including the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/02/09/possible-explosion-burns-sf-home-seriously-injures-1-person/">San Francisco home explosion</a> that led to multiple charges against Darron Price, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/02/17/sf-home-explosion-wife-identified-as-victim-suspect-on-house-arrest/">whose wife died</a> after he allegedly caused the blast by manufacturing hash oil. Hwang also <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/02/17/suspected-synagogue-shooter-pleads-not-guilty-to-hate-crime/">handled the arraignment</a> of a hate-crime suspect who pleaded not guilty after allegedly firing blanks inside a synagogue, and he was behind the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/25/james-lee-ramsey-attacker-asian-senior-oakland/">decision to keep a suspect</a> in custody after he was accused of attacking an Asian American senior this month.

Nima Momeni—the man accused of killing Cash App founder Bob Lee in Downtown San Francisco—has new lawyers Bradford Cohen, left, and  Saam Zangeneh, right. | Courtesy Zanageneh.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1Untitled-1.jpg?w=1388" alt="" class="wp-image-165413"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Lawyers Bradford Cohen, left, and Saam Zangeneh, right, are representing Nima Momeni. | Courtesy Saam Zangeneh</figcaption></figure>

Saam Zangeneh and Bradford Cohen, defense attorneys&nbsp;

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Saam Zangeneh and Bradford Cohen, defense attorneys&nbsp;</h2>

Nima Momeni switched lawyers in May, parting ways with attorney Paula Canny. He is now represented by Saam Zangeneh and Bradford Cohen, who are based in Florida. The two lawyers made names for themselves defending rappers in criminal cases. Upon <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/30/bob-lee-killing-nima-momeni-new-lawyer/">taking Nima Momeni&#8217;s case</a> in late May, Zangeneh said the Momeni family reached out to him.

Nima Momeni switched lawyers in May, parting ways with attorney Paula Canny. He is now represented by Saam Zangeneh and Bradford Cohen, who are based in Florida. The two lawyers made names for themselves defending rappers in criminal cases. Upon <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/30/bob-lee-killing-nima-momeni-new-lawyer/">taking Nima Momeni's case</a> in late May, Zangeneh said the Momeni family reached out to him.

Nima Momeni switched lawyers in May, parting ways with attorney Paula Canny. He is now represented by Saam Zangeneh and Bradford Cohen, who are based in Florida. The two lawyers made names for themselves defending rappers in criminal cases. Upon <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/30/bob-lee-killing-nima-momeni-new-lawyer/">taking Nima Momeni&#8217;s case</a> in late May, Zangeneh said the Momeni family reached out to him.

Cohen appeared on NBC’s&nbsp;The Apprentice&nbsp;during its second season in 2004 and was “fired” by Donald Trump, who hosted the show long before he was president. Cohen is said to have maintained a relationship with Trump throughout his presidency. He won rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black a reprieve from firearms charges in which they both faced potential prison time. While Zangeneh is not licensed to practice law in California, attorneys can ask for permission for an exception to represent a client.

Cohen appeared on NBC’s&nbsp;The Apprentice&nbsp;during its second season in 2004 and was “fired” by Donald Trump, who hosted the show long before he was president. Cohen is said to have maintained a relationship with Trump throughout his presidency. He won rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black a reprieve from firearms charges in which they both faced potential prison time. While Zangeneh is not licensed to practice law in California, attorneys can ask for permission for an exception to represent a client.

In remarks last month, Zangeneh called for a clean break in discussions about his client, saying he <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/06/13/bob-lee-murder-case-prosecutors-to-present-evidence-against-nima-momeni-july-31/">would not answer any more questions</a> about Momeni&#8217;s former lawyer, Canny.

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In remarks last month, Zangeneh called for a clean break in discussions about his client, saying he <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/06/13/bob-lee-murder-case-prosecutors-to-present-evidence-against-nima-momeni-july-31/">would not answer any more questions</a> about Momeni's former lawyer, Canny.

In remarks last month, Zangeneh called for a clean break in discussions about his client, saying he <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/06/13/bob-lee-murder-case-prosecutors-to-present-evidence-against-nima-momeni-july-31/">would not answer any more questions</a> about Momeni&#8217;s former lawyer, Canny.

Attorney Paula Canny defending Nima Momeni, the suspect who has been charged with murder in the killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee, speaks to the media on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in San Francisco, Calif. | Paul Kuroda for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/NimaMomeni04302023108-scaled.jpg?w=2500" alt="a composite image of murder suspect Nima Momeni and victim Bob Lee" class="wp-image-156216"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Attorney Paula Canny speaks to the media on May 2 in San Francisco. She is no longer defending Nima Momeni. | Paul Kuroda for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Paula Canny, former defense attorney

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Paula Canny, former defense attorney</h2>

After Nima Momeni&#8217;s&nbsp;first court appearance, attorney Paula Canny <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/17/nima-momenis-lawyer-bob-lees-alleged-killer-not-flight-risk/">told authorities</a> that Momeni was not a flight risk and there was more to the case that would eventually surface.

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After Nima Momeni's&nbsp;first court appearance, attorney Paula Canny <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/17/nima-momenis-lawyer-bob-lees-alleged-killer-not-flight-risk/">told authorities</a> that Momeni was not a flight risk and there was more to the case that would eventually surface.

After Nima Momeni&#8217;s&nbsp;first court appearance, attorney Paula Canny <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/17/nima-momenis-lawyer-bob-lees-alleged-killer-not-flight-risk/">told authorities</a> that Momeni was not a flight risk and there was more to the case that would eventually surface.

Canny is a well-known Bay Area defense attorney who represented figures including Barry Bonds’ training partner, Greg Anderson, when he refused to testify against the baseball player after he was accused of using performance-enhancing drugs Anderson had allegedly supplied. Back in 2012, Canny represented the wife of former San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi in a spousal-abuse case brought against him. More recently, she represented a number of women inmates who sued California sheriff&#8217;s departments for failing to provide them with adequate sanitary products.

Canny is a well-known Bay Area defense attorney who represented figures including Barry Bonds’ training partner, Greg Anderson, when he refused to testify against the baseball player after he was accused of using performance-enhancing drugs Anderson had allegedly supplied. Back in 2012, Canny represented the wife of former San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi in a spousal-abuse case brought against him. More recently, she represented a number of women inmates who sued California sheriff's departments for failing to provide them with adequate sanitary products.

Canny is a well-known Bay Area defense attorney who represented figures including Barry Bonds’ training partner, Greg Anderson, when he refused to testify against the baseball player after he was accused of using performance-enhancing drugs Anderson had allegedly supplied. Back in 2012, Canny represented the wife of former San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi in a spousal-abuse case brought against him. More recently, she represented a number of women inmates who sued California sheriff&#8217;s departments for failing to provide them with adequate sanitary products.

Canny <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/21/bob-lee-killing-nima-momenis-prior-domestic-violence-citation-is-a-nonissue-attorney-says/">pushed back against</a> reports that Momeni had been accused of domestic battery before Lee&#8217;s killing. She also spoke plainly about her efforts to <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/24/bob-lee-killing-what-role-did-drugs-play-in-sf-slaying-of-tech-exec/">uncover the role</a> of drugs in the killing. But Canny had to <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/04/bob-lee-killing-suspects-lawyer-apologizes-for-calling-victim-walgreens-of-recreational-drugs/">issue an apology</a> after making a remark to reporters that Bob Lee was a &#8220;Walgreens of recreational drugs.&#8221;

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Canny <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/21/bob-lee-killing-nima-momenis-prior-domestic-violence-citation-is-a-nonissue-attorney-says/">pushed back against</a> reports that Momeni had been accused of domestic battery before Lee's killing. She also spoke plainly about her efforts to <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/24/bob-lee-killing-what-role-did-drugs-play-in-sf-slaying-of-tech-exec/">uncover the role</a> of drugs in the killing. But Canny had to <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/04/bob-lee-killing-suspects-lawyer-apologizes-for-calling-victim-walgreens-of-recreational-drugs/">issue an apology</a> after making a remark to reporters that Bob Lee was a "Walgreens of recreational drugs."

Canny <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/21/bob-lee-killing-nima-momenis-prior-domestic-violence-citation-is-a-nonissue-attorney-says/">pushed back against</a> reports that Momeni had been accused of domestic battery before Lee&#8217;s killing. She also spoke plainly about her efforts to <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/24/bob-lee-killing-what-role-did-drugs-play-in-sf-slaying-of-tech-exec/">uncover the role</a> of drugs in the killing. But Canny had to <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/04/bob-lee-killing-suspects-lawyer-apologizes-for-calling-victim-walgreens-of-recreational-drugs/">issue an apology</a> after making a remark to reporters that Bob Lee was a &#8220;Walgreens of recreational drugs.&#8221;

Canny <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/30/bob-lee-killing-nima-momeni-new-lawyer/">quit the case</a> May 30, citing a conflict of interest.

Canny <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/30/bob-lee-killing-nima-momeni-new-lawyer/">quit the case</a> May 30, citing a conflict of interest.

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San Francisco lawmakers and health leaders say they&#8217;re open to “safe supply,” a controversial drug policy that provides regulated access to narcotics.&nbsp;

San Francisco lawmakers and health leaders say they're open to “safe supply,” a controversial drug policy that provides regulated access to narcotics.&nbsp;

San Francisco lawmakers and health leaders say they&#8217;re open to “safe supply,” a controversial drug policy that provides regulated access to narcotics.&nbsp;

The first public indication came at a Board of Supervisors hearing on Thursday, when Department of Public Health behavioral health director Hillary Kunins said that the city is looking to broaden access to medically assisted treatment for people suffering from drug dependency. Kunins pointed to Canada and Switzerland, which offer prescription opioids—<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/26/health/fentanyl-vancouver-drugs.html">including heroin and fentanyl</a>—in an effort to stabilize the drug supply and destigmatize drug use.

The first public indication came at a Board of Supervisors hearing on Thursday, when Department of Public Health behavioral health director Hillary Kunins said that the city is looking to broaden access to medically assisted treatment for people suffering from drug dependency. Kunins pointed to Canada and Switzerland, which offer prescription opioids—<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/26/health/fentanyl-vancouver-drugs.html">including heroin and fentanyl</a>—in an effort to stabilize the drug supply and destigmatize drug use.

The health department is looking to the federal government to change laws around the practice, said Kunins.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The health department is looking to the federal government to change laws around the practice, said Kunins.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“In other countries like Canada, like Switzerland, there&#8217;s a wider range of medications that are actually from the opioid class that have been found to reduce a person&#8217;s use of illicit opioids and to reduce the risk of overdose,” Kunins said on Thursday.&nbsp;

“In other countries like Canada, like Switzerland, there's a wider range of medications that are actually from the opioid class that have been found to reduce a person's use of illicit opioids and to reduce the risk of overdose,” Kunins said on Thursday.&nbsp;

“In other countries like Canada, like Switzerland, there&#8217;s a wider range of medications that are actually from the opioid class that have been found to reduce a person&#8217;s use of illicit opioids and to reduce the risk of overdose,” Kunins said on Thursday.&nbsp;

The practice is illegal federally in the U.S. But in subsequent interviews with The Standard, local legislators said they were open to the idea of &#8220;safe supply.&#8221;

The practice is illegal federally in the U.S. But in subsequent interviews with The Standard, local legislators said they were open to the idea of "safe supply."

The practice is illegal federally in the U.S. But in subsequent interviews with The Standard, local legislators said they were open to the idea of &#8220;safe supply.&#8221;

State Senator Scott Wiener, who authored safe consumption legislation recently <a href="https://sfstandard.com/public-health/gov-newsom-vetoes-safe-drug-use-site-bill-citing-unintended-consequences/">vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom</a>, told The Standard that he would support a “well run” safe supply program as long as it’s paired with strong access to treatment.&nbsp;

State Senator Scott Wiener, who authored safe consumption legislation recently <a href="https://sfstandard.com/public-health/gov-newsom-vetoes-safe-drug-use-site-bill-citing-unintended-consequences/">vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom</a>, told The Standard that he would support a “well run” safe supply program as long as it’s paired with strong access to treatment.&nbsp;

“We know the goal is to try to get people to use less or to stop entirely,” Wiener said. “I think if it&#8217;s done well [safe supply] can be very helpful in keeping people healthy and reducing drug dealing.”

“We know the goal is to try to get people to use less or to stop entirely,” Wiener said. “I think if it's done well [safe supply] can be very helpful in keeping people healthy and reducing drug dealing.”

“We know the goal is to try to get people to use less or to stop entirely,” Wiener said. “I think if it&#8217;s done well [safe supply] can be very helpful in keeping people healthy and reducing drug dealing.”

Withdrawal medications such as buprenorphine and methadone are already legal in the U.S. when prescribed for opioid addiction, and advocates on both sides of the drug policy debate have come out in support of utilizing medication-assisted treatment. But the idea of government-regulated narcotics in San Francisco has its critics.   

Withdrawal medications such as buprenorphine and methadone are already legal in the U.S. when prescribed for opioid addiction, and advocates on both sides of the drug policy debate have come out in support of utilizing medication-assisted treatment. But the idea of government-regulated narcotics in San Francisco has its critics.

Bottles of the generic prescription pain medication Buprenorphine are seen in a pharmacy on February 4, 2014 in Boca Raton, Florida. The narcotic drug is used as an alternative to Methadone to help addicts recovering from heroin use. | Joe Raedle/Getty Images

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/BupeQA_FEATURED01-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-53496"/><figcaption>Bottles of the generic prescription pain medication Buprenorphine are seen in a pharmacy on February 4, 2014 in Boca Raton, Florida. The narcotic drug is used as an alternative to Methadone to help addicts recovering from heroin use. | Joe Raedle/Getty Images</figcaption></figure>

“What is the cartel going to do? Take their ball and go home?” said recovery activist Tom Wolf, an outspoken proponent of abstinence-based strategies. “How is [safe supply] going to create a situation where drug users are functioning at a higher level? They&#8217;re still using the same drug. It&#8217;s just supplied by big pharma instead of the cartel.”

“What is the cartel going to do? Take their ball and go home?” said recovery activist Tom Wolf, an outspoken proponent of abstinence-based strategies. “How is [safe supply] going to create a situation where drug users are functioning at a higher level? They're still using the same drug. It's just supplied by big pharma instead of the cartel.”

“What is the cartel going to do? Take their ball and go home?” said recovery activist Tom Wolf, an outspoken proponent of abstinence-based strategies. “How is [safe supply] going to create a situation where drug users are functioning at a higher level? They&#8217;re still using the same drug. It&#8217;s just supplied by big pharma instead of the cartel.”

Kunins made her comments in support of safe supply at a hearing that featured testimonies from addiction health experts who praised the practice as a way to dissolve open air drug markets, reduce overdoses and destigmatize drug use. Switzerland has seen its overdose totals decrease since implementing the law in 1994. Canada also implemented a safe supply program in Jan. 2019.&nbsp;

Kunins made her comments in support of safe supply at a hearing that featured testimonies from addiction health experts who praised the practice as a way to dissolve open air drug markets, reduce overdoses and destigmatize drug use. Switzerland has seen its overdose totals decrease since implementing the law in 1994. Canada also implemented a safe supply program in Jan. 2019.&nbsp;

In a subsequent statement, the health department said that the city is identifying policy and research opportunities to expand the use of medically assisted treatments to include hydromorphone, a drug that is two to eight times stronger than morphine, <a href="https://www.dea.gov/factsheets/hydromorphone">according to the Drug Enforcement Administration</a>. Providing medical-grade heroin “will not be considered,” however.&nbsp;

In a subsequent statement, the health department said that the city is identifying policy and research opportunities to expand the use of medically assisted treatments to include hydromorphone, a drug that is two to eight times stronger than morphine, <a href="https://www.dea.gov/factsheets/hydromorphone">according to the Drug Enforcement Administration</a>. Providing medical-grade heroin “will not be considered,” however.&nbsp;

Supervisor Matt Dorsey, who represents a part of the city plagued by illicit drug markets, said that he could support a safe supply policy as part of an “all-hands-on-deck approach.” Dorsey added that the biggest barrier for the city to overcome in addressing the overdose epidemic is political rancor and unwillingness of opposing sides to work together.

Supervisor Matt Dorsey, who represents a part of the city plagued by illicit drug markets, said that he could support a safe supply policy as part of an “all-hands-on-deck approach.” Dorsey added that the biggest barrier for the city to overcome in addressing the overdose epidemic is political rancor and unwillingness of opposing sides to work together.

“I’m open to it. It’s the street-level drug dealers that are the problem,” Dorsey said. “If this was something along the lines of writing someone a prescription I think everything should be on the table.” 

“I’m open to it. It’s the street-level drug dealers that are the problem,” Dorsey said. “If this was something along the lines of writing someone a prescription I think everything should be on the table.”

Sup. Dorsey presents a photo of the amount of fentanyl that triggers an overdose  during a press conference in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. | Camille Cohen/The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IA7A0530-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-67253"/><figcaption>Sup. Dorsey presents a photo of the amount of fentanyl that triggers an overdose during a press conference in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. | Camille Cohen/The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Supervisor Ahsha Safai said that he would support a safe supply policy if it wasn’t introduced in isolation from abstinence-based treatment. The public health department is<a href="https://sfstandard.com/public-health/sf-supervisor-asks-health-department-to-get-real-on-drug-treatment/"> failing to meet the city’s treatment on demand directive </a>that was introduced in 1995.&nbsp;

Supervisor Ahsha Safai said that he would support a safe supply policy if it wasn’t introduced in isolation from abstinence-based treatment. The public health department is<a href="https://sfstandard.com/public-health/sf-supervisor-asks-health-department-to-get-real-on-drug-treatment/"> failing to meet the city’s treatment on demand directive </a>that was introduced in 1995.&nbsp;

“I don&#8217;t want safe supply and access to stabilizing centers without a continuum of care to get people to a clean and sober environment and true rehabilitation,” Safai said.&nbsp;

“I don't want safe supply and access to stabilizing centers without a continuum of care to get people to a clean and sober environment and true rehabilitation,” Safai said.&nbsp;

“I don&#8217;t want safe supply and access to stabilizing centers without a continuum of care to get people to a clean and sober environment and true rehabilitation,” Safai said.&nbsp;

Supervisor Dean Preston, who called for the hearing on Thursday, said in a statement that his office is &#8220;wide open to exploring innovative public health strategies to address this crisis.&#8221;

Supervisor Dean Preston, who called for the hearing on Thursday, said in a statement that his office is "wide open to exploring innovative public health strategies to address this crisis."

Supervisor Dean Preston, who called for the hearing on Thursday, said in a statement that his office is &#8220;wide open to exploring innovative public health strategies to address this crisis.&#8221;

Mayor London Breed&#8217;s office, in a statement, said that the mayor supports the use of prescribed medications for drug dependency &#8220;as approved by the FDA.&#8221;

Mayor London Breed's office, in a statement, said that the mayor supports the use of prescribed medications for drug dependency "as approved by the FDA."

Mayor London Breed&#8217;s office, in a statement, said that the mayor supports the use of prescribed medications for drug dependency &#8220;as approved by the FDA.&#8221;

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