Accused mastermind of Young Dolph killing found not guilty
A jury acquitted Hernandez Govan, 45, of charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder Thursday.
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August 2025
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Court coverage: After verdict, Hernandez Govan wants to hug his son and leave Memphis
The man accused of organizing the murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph in 2021 has been found not guilty of being behind the star’s death. He spent nine months in jail.
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After not guilty verdict, Hernandez Govan wants to hug his son and leave Memphis
Hernandez Govan was acquitted of being behind the 2021 death of Young Dolph.
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Young Dolph case trial: What attorneys said during closing arguments
Here’s what both the defense and the prosecution said in closing statements before the jury left to deliberate Wednesday afternoon.
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Prosecution rests in trial for man accused of planning Young Dolph’s killing
Prosecutors rested their case Wednesday morning, Aug. 20, in the trial for the man accused of planning Young Dolph’s death in 2021.
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‘Choices can mean life and death:’ Trial begins for man accused of planning Young Dolph’s killing
Hernandez Govan faces life in prison on charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.
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Man accused of masterminding Young Dolph slaying is set for trial
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Jury deliberations in Young Dolph murder trial to begin Wednesday afternoon
Jurors will decide the fate of Hernandez Govan, the man accused of organizing Young Dolph’s 2021 murder.
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Cellphone data details alleged conspiracy to kill Young Dolph
Prosecutors used cellphone data to attempt to tie the man accused of organizing the Memphis rapper’s 2021 murder to the crime. But his lawyer said the evidence proved something else.
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New witness takes stand on day two of trial for man accused of plotting Young Dolph’s killing
The long-time girlfriend of the self-confessed shooter of the Memphis rapper took the stand for the first time and jurors also heard from two investigators.
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First day wraps in trial for man accused of organizing Young Dolph’s killing
The first day of trial for the man accused of organizing the Memphis rapper’s murder ended with the testimony from a key witness: one of the self-confessed shooters.
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Man accused of shooting Memphis rapper admits to previous attempted killing
“We getting fed up with playing. We gone get someone,” said Cornelius Smith as he explained how he attempted to kill another rapper before allegedly shooting Young Dolph.
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Man accused of masterminding Young Dolph slaying is set for trial
The trial starts Monday for Hernandez Govan, who allegedly arranged the 2021 hit on rapper Adolph Thornton Jr.
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July 2025
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What we now know about Young Dolph’s death
Prosecutors say rapper Adolph Thornton Jr., also known as Young Dolph, was shot and killed in 2021 due to a longstanding feud between two rival record labels.
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Court coverage: Justin Johnson found guilty in Young Dolph murder
The jury will begin deliberations soon. After three days of testimony in the trial for Justin Johnson, one of the men accused of killing rapper Young Dolph, the defense and the prosecution have officially rested their cases.
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January 2025
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Charges dropped for fifth suspect in Young Dolph death
A fifth person has been arrested in connection with the 2021 murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph.
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December 2024
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New trial date set for alleged mastermind of Young Dolph killing
Hernandez Govan is facing charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.
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November 2024
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Half-brother of man convicted in Young Dolph killing sentenced
“I think he was used by his brother,” the prosecutor said after the sentencing. “I think he knew better, and he obviously knew things were fishy and that he shouldn’t be doing these things. He is not a criminal.”
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Justin Johnson sentenced on more charges in Young Dolph murder
Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Jennifer Mitchell sentenced Justin Johnson Friday, Nov. 1, to 35 years for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and 15 years for being a convicted felon in possession of a handgun.
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October 2024
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Trial date set for next defendant in Young Dolph killing
Shelby County Criminal Court Division 10 Judge Jennifer Mitchell set the date for Hernandez Govan. She also set a Nov. 22 deadline for a potential plea deal.
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September 2024
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Live Updates: Cell phone records used to track defendant’s location on day of Young Dolph murder
It’s the third day of the trial for one of the men accused of killing Adolph Thornton Jr., better known as rapper Young Dolph, in 2021. MPD Lt. Ma’Hajj Abdul-BaaQee as his first witness and TBI investigator Michael Garner testify for the state.
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Trial begins as second shooter takes the stand: ‘That’s the day we shot Young Dolph at Makeda’s’
Justin Johnson’s trial began Monday in Memphis court. Johnson is one of the men accused of fatally shooting Memphis rapper Young Dolph. A second alleged shooter, Cornelius Smith, took the stand Monday afternoon.
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Who’s who in Young Dolph fatal shooting trial
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From diss tracks to gunshots: What to know before Young Dolph trial begins
Young Dolph was killed while visiting Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies in 2021. Now, three of the men charged in his death are set to go to trial.
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June 2024
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Man charged in Young Dolph killing arrested in Southaven
On Monday, Hernandez Govan posted a $250 bail on a suspended license charge and a $2,000 bail on a stalking charge.
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Trial date rescheduled for defendants in Young Dolph’s killing
The trial was initially scheduled to begin June 3, but Luke Evans, Justin Johnson’s attorney, filed a motion May 14 to reschedule it to allow for expert testimony and hearing.
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