Amid the winding narrative of justice for the slain Memphis rapper, Young Dolph, Hernandez Govan, the man accused of engineering his murder, is slated to return to the courthouse. Govan faces formidable allegations, including first-degree murder, conspiracy, and attempted first-degree murder, as reported by WREG.
Last month's proceedings saw Cornelius Smith assert that Anthony "Big Jook" Mims, a name tied by lineage to rapper Yo Gotti, placed a $100,000 bounty on Young Dolph's life. According to Action News 5, Smith pointed to Govan as the one who brokered this lethal contract. The outline of culpability further implicated Justin Johnson and Smith, both charged with similar counts as Govan.
The shadows of the courthouse will also see Jermarcus Johnson, half-brother to Justin Johnson — already found guilty for his role in the tragic end of Young Dolph — as he awaits his sentence for his plea of accessory after the fact. Jermarcus's testimony in his brother's trial distanced him from any knowledge or involvement in the murder, a detail explained in a piece by FOX13 Memphis.
As Hernandez Govan is conjured before the judicial gaze, uncertainty shrouds the direction of his case. Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy has been reserved on whether Govan will stand trial despite the pressing charges stemming from the November 2022 arrest, a detail shared by Action News 5. Meanwhile, Mulroy's office maintains a steely resolve, assuring the community that those accountable for Young Dolph's untimely demise shall face the full weight of justice.
