Nima Momeni Filed Motion for New Murder Trial
The defense has returned to court following a December 2024 conviction in the death of Bob Lee.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Remote Work
Nima Momeni has officially moved for a new trial after being convicted of second-degree murder for the death of Bob Lee. A jury previously determined that Momeni stabbed Lee three times with a kitchen knife following an argument.
Why it matters
The case, which centered on a fatal altercation near the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, remains a significant point of discussion regarding local criminal justice outcomes. The defense is seeking to overturn the jury's verdict after a prior appeal under the Racial Justice Act was denied.
A jury found that the victim was stabbed 3 times during the incident, which led to a December 2024 conviction for second-degree murder. The court must now evaluate the new motion for a trial, the details of which remain pending judicial review.
The players
Nima Momeni
The defendant who was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of Bob Lee.
Bob Lee
The victim who died from stabbing injuries sustained near the Bay Bridge.
The details
The motion follows Momeni's conviction for the death of Lee, who was filmed walking on Main Street before succumbing to stabbing injuries. Attorneys are challenging the outcome of the case after an earlier attempt to appeal under the Racial Justice Act failed. The matter returns to the judicial process on Monday as the defense presents its argument for a new trial.
Timeline
December 2024: Momeni was convicted of second-degree murder.
Monday: Lawyers return to court for the new trial motion.
Across the Bay
The city's ongoing legal scrutiny over the California Racial Justice Act provides a framework for understanding Momeni's latest attempt to challenge his conviction. This motion marks a new phase in legal proceedings following the denial of an appeal previously anchored to that specific law.
The case continues to move through the San Francisco court system with proceedings set to resume on Monday. Residents should watch for upcoming scheduling updates from the court as the motion for a new trial is heard.
The takeaway
The motion for a new trial marks the next phase in this high-profile murder case. Follow the court docket for future hearing dates to see if the conviction is upheld or set aside.
Further reading
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