Accused mastermind of Young Dolph killing found not guilty
Defendant Hernandez Govan, accused of orchestrating the killing of rapper Young Dolph, appears in court during his trial Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in Memphis. (George Walker IV,/AP Pool)
A jury acquitted Hernandez Govan, 45, of charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder Thursday.
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Aarron Fleming covers public safety for The Daily Memphian, focusing on crime and the local court system. He earned his bachelor’s in journalism and strategic media from the University of Memphis.
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