"When everything is put together, it's going to be a clear sign for the jury to understand unequivocally that this case was a case of self defense," said Saam Zangeneh, Momeni's defense attorney. He emphasizes that the defense will present clear evidence to illustrate this point to the jury, aiming to establish that Momeni's actions were justified under self-defense standards, significantly shaping the jury's perception.
"I think it will be a good bet to consider that Mr. Momeni will kind of educate the jury as to exactly what transpired," Zangeneh said, emphasizing that Momeni's testimony is crucial for clarifying the events surrounding the incident. This statement indicates that the defense strategy will rely heavily on Momeni's narrative to frame the context and justify his actions as self-defense.
"I don't think there's any evidence to suggest that Nima took it, and I think there's substantial evidence to suggest, that we have to suggest that Bob Lee brought it with him," Zangeneh said, noting a key argument regarding the knife's origins. This highlights the defense's objective to divert blame away from Momeni and implicate Lee in a way that reframes the incident as one initiated by Lee.
Legal Analyst Steven Clark states, "Mr. Momeni will likely say that Mr. Lee was acting irrationally and erratic and aggressively and that's why he felt threatened." This insight portrays how the defense will potentially use Lee's alleged behaviors and circumstances to validate Momeni's response, portraying it as one driven by self-preservation rather than malice.
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