Hernandez Govan’s trial within the homicide of Younger Dolph has been rescheduled to August 18, 2025, following a delay with no public clarification.
Justice from Memphis rapper Younger Dolph will likely be delayed, due to the most recent court docket ruling within the ongoing quest for justice.
Hernandez Govan will now face trial on August 18, 2025, in Memphis after a decide delayed proceedings within the case accusing him of orchestrating the homicide of Younger Dolph, the acclaimed rapper gunned down in 2021.
The trial was initially set for July 28, 2025, however that date has been reassigned as a report listening to. Courtroom officers haven’t publicly defined the rationale for the postponement.
Govan, who’s charged with first-degree homicide and conspiracy to commit first-degree homicide, is accused of organizing the deadly ambush that ended Younger Dolph’s life outdoors Makeda’s Home made Butter Cookies on November 17, 2021.
He rejected a plea deal on December 13, 2024, opting as an alternative to take his possibilities at trial.
Prosecutors allege Govan performed a central function in coordinating the hit, which has already led to convictions for others concerned within the case.
Justin Johnson, also referred to as “Straight Drop,” was discovered responsible of first-degree homicide, conspiracy and unlawful firearm possession. He obtained a life sentence plus 50 years and served concurrently.
One other suspect, Cornelius Smith, pleaded responsible and testified towards Johnson. Smith informed the court docket Yo Gotti’s late brother, “Large Jook,” allegedly ordered the $100,000 hit on Younger Dolph.
Smith stated he and Johnson had been promised $40,000 every for the killing however solely obtained $800. He additionally claimed that Yo Gotti’s label, CMG, lined his authorized charges.
Smith remains to be in custody awaiting sentencing and is predicted to testify towards Govan.
Large Jook was gunned down on January 14, 2024, as he left a restaurant after attending a repass for a late member of the family.
Jermarcus Johnson, one other relative of Justin Johnson, obtained probation after serving to the suspects talk whereas they had been on the run.
As of June 30, 2025, Govan stays the one defendant awaiting trial within the high-profile case. The subsequent court docket listening to is scheduled for July 28, 2025.
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