The murder trial of Nima Momeni, charged with killing Cash App founder Bob Lee, continued Monday with Momeni's sister resuming her testimony.
Khazar Momeni's testimony started shortly before 10 a.m. with direct examination from prosecutors, who first focused on a series of texts exchanged between Nima and Khazar.
One specific text submitted read, “no ill call the cops too since you called them too."
Prosecutors reviewed previous testimony from Khazar describing that she was devastated by Lee’s death and that she might never smile again.
Questions continued on the days leading up to April 4, 2023, the day Lee was killed.
Khazar's testimony is critical to both prosecutors and defense attorneys. She is a witness for the prosecution at this point, but what she says can be damaging for the case that either side wants to make, legal analyst Steven Clark says.
"While her testimony on direct with the prosecution has been murky and she frequently states 'I don’t remember' or 'I was under the influence,' it will be interesting to see if her testimony becomes clearer when the defense starts questioning," Clark said.
Khazar was one of the last people to see Bob Lee alive. She testified that during the weekend prior to his death, Lee was being erratic. She also said at one point, she blocked his calls. But Repeatedly during questioning today Khazar said she couldn’t remember what happened or even texts she had sent because she was high.
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