Bob Lee's accused killer pleads not guilty, judge denies bail

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Nima Momeni, the accused killer of Cash App founder Bob Lee, pleaded not guilty in a San Francisco courtroom Thursday morning. A judge denied granting bail to keep the accused killer behind bars as he awaits a preliminary hearing.

Momeni, 38, is accused of stabbing Lee to death on April 4 in a well-to-do enclave of San Francisco near the Bay Bridge. He was arrested eight days later at his Emeryville loft, and charged with murder.

Homicide victim Bob Lee

Hours before Lee's death, the wealthy tech executive had been socializing and drinking with Momeni's younger sister, Khazar Elyassnia, prosecutors said. A witn...