Suspected Mastermind in Young Dolph Murder Returns to Court in Memphis Amid Plea Deal Discussions

Hernandez Govan, the guy suspected of planning the murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph, is scheduled to appear in court again today as the legal proceedings come to a close. Govan, who has been free on bond for the past year and a half, is charged with numerous offenses, such as conspiracy and attempted and first-degree murder. Action News 5 reports that Govan’s court appearance today coincides with the deadline for accepting a plea offer, which is still pending.

Each new development in the plot seems to be more intricate than the one before it. During Justin Johnson’s trial, Govan’s suspected involvement was revealed; Johnson was subsequently given a life sentence. Smith testified in a statement that WREG was able to get that Govan was supposed to have helped Anthony Big Jook Mims issue a $100,000 hit on Young Dolph. If Govan chooses not to enter a guilty plea, his trial date is set for March 10, 2025.

The accused’s relationships with other significant players in the case have come under scrutiny during these hearings. FOX13 Memphis reports that Govan allegedly introduced Justin “Straight Drop” Johnson to Mims an action placing him central to orchestrating the crime. Cornelius Smith’s testimony adds another layer, alleging he received payment from Govan in both money and drugs, cumulatively amounting to $800, as perFOX13’s reporting.

The court appearance this morning also centers on Justin Johnson’s half-brother, Jermarcus Johnson, who has previously entered a guilty plea to accessory counts. Jermarcus denied any role in Dolph’s death and said in his initial trial testimony that he was unintentionally taken advantage of by his brother. Ready to be sentenced today, he once again faces the consequences of a case that continues to unravel, exposing a web of allegations and testimonies that spell out the darkness lurking behind the scenes of the rap industry in Memphis.

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