Judge will not recuse himself from Young Dolph case
Shelby County Criminal Court Division VII Judge Lee Coffee made the determination during a motion hearing Friday, April 14.
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April 2023
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February 2023
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Social Club: Hip-hop fans debate the ‘King of Memphis’ online
Who would you crown the King of Memphis rap? And, a Memphis author gives away free books.
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December 2022
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Nationwide museum tour to celebrate Young Dolph
“The goal of the pop-up museum is to showcase the character of a leader and businessman and to highlight the journey of someone whose early beginnings may mirror that of many young kids and entrepreneurs starting so that they may draw inspiration to keep pushing on their own endeavors.”
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Young Dolph suspects to be kept separated
Two of the co-defendants in the case are half brothers.
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November 2022
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What we know a year after rapper Young Dolph died
It has been more than a year since Memphis rapper Young Dolph was killed at Makeda’s on Airways Boulevard. Since that day, new details continue to come to light.
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Fourth suspect in Young Dolph killing appears in court
During the Tuesday arraignment, Jermarcus Johnson, 25, was informed that his charge carries a potential sentence of 15 to 60 years should he be convicted.
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Latest Young Dolph suspect allegedly aided in hideout, payments
Jermarcus Johnson, who was wanted for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, turned himself in today.
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Alleged mastermind in Young Dolph slaying pleads not guilty
On the one-year anniversary of the slaying of Memphis rapper Young Dolph, the newest suspect in the case pleaded not guilty to three charges related to his death.
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Memphians commemorate ‘Dolph Day’ with acts of service
In Memphis, and across the nation, people received services such as free meals, winter kits, haircuts and mental health services.
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Third suspect in Young Dolph slaying has lengthy criminal record
Hernandez Govan’s criminal history in state and federal systems dates back more than two decades, according to court records. Govan, 43, and his two co-defendants, Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith, have been indicted for the rapper’s death.
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DA’s office alleges new suspect ‘put a hit’ on Young Dolph
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office alleges Hernandez Govan solicited the killing and put it into motion.
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Young Dolph slaying suspect requests safety transfer
Justin Johnson, 24, has been detained in the Shelby County Jail at 201 Poplar since he was arrested Jan. 13. He was reportedly attacked in jail in March.
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September 2022
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When homicide victims don’t get the media spotlight
While some murder victims are remembered publicly as real, complex people, others are seen as simply statistics. And for their loved ones, that can make the pain even worse.
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August 2022
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MSCS to honor Young Dolph, three others, at Alumni Hall of Fame Gala
Memphis-Shelby County Schools will honor late rapper Young Dolph and three other prominent district alumni at its annual Alumni Hall of Fame Gala Friday night, Aug. 26.
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Social Club: Young Dolph gets tribute on ‘P-Valley,’ Tigers fans aim for Bronny James
Memphis Grizzlies fans are weighing in on the team’s newly released 2022-2023 game schedule.
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May 2022
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Calkins: Draymond Green is Memphis’ No. 1 villain. (If only he would stop saying such nice things.)
Memphis fans are duty bound to loathe Draymond Green for the rest of the series. Which would be easier if Green didn’t love Xavier Tillman Sr., Jaren Jackson Jr., Young Dolph and Memphis music generally.
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April 2022
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Judge Lee Coffee strives to treat cases with ‘dignity, respect and civility’
Judge Lee Coffee has been practicing law for 40 years and has served as a Shelby County criminal court judge for Division VII for 16 years since his election in 2006.
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Mid-South artists take home Grammys
The 64th Grammy Awards show took place Sunday, April 3, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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March 2022
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Young Dolph shot 22 times, according to autopsy
Autopsy results show Memphis rapper Young Dolph was shot dozens of times Nov. 17, 2021, as he bought cookies at his favorite bakery.
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‘There were death threats if we opened the doors': Makeda’s to permanently close Airways location
The closing will leave one Makeda’s Cookies location, a Downtown store at 301 Jefferson Ave.
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February 2022
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Arrest warrant issued for third suspect in Young Dolph slaying
A third man accused in connection with Young Dolph’s death has been released from an Indiana jail, and local authorities have issued an arrest warrant for him.
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Young Dolph could be commemorated with state Senate proclamation
“Young Dolph was an inspiration to so many and taught me that whatever you do, just make sure you get paid for your hard work,” state Rep. Torrey Harris (D-Memphis) told The Daily Memphian, referencing the rapper’s song Get Paid.
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Young Dolph, violent crime discussed at town hall meet: ‘We need to do more’
“Some people were frustrated that we made so much progress in the Dolph case, but we would not have made that level of progress if we did not have the input and support of our community. Our community needs to step up and provide information and tips every time we have a violent crime.”
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January 2022
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Young Dolph murder suspects have until next week to find lawyers
Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith made their first court appearance Wednesday, Jan. 19.
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Third person arrested in connection with Young Dolph slaying
A total of three people have now been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Memphis rapper Young Dolph, authorities said Wednesday, Jan. 12.
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