Court coverage: After verdict, Hernandez Govan wants to hug his son and leave Memphis

By , Daily Memphian Updated: August 21, 2025 3:23 PM CT | Published: August 18, 2025 2:57 PM CT

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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