The trial date for a man accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Young Dolph has been delayed for several weeks.
Hernandez Govan’s trial will now begin on Aug. 18 instead of July 28.
Govan is accused of planning the shooting with Yo Gotti’s brother, Anthony “Big Jook” Mims, who offered the crew $100,000 to take out his brother’s rival.
Hernandez Govan, the man accused of being the mastermind behind Young Dolph’s murder, was in court today. The judge didn’t hold back after Govan asked for a curfew change while on house arrest. pic.twitter.com/aTa7snJgOV
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Govan has rejected a plea deal Dec. 13, and was charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder among other charges.
Justin Johnson was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. Justin’s brother, Jermarcus Johnson, pleaded guilty to being involved with the assassination and faces between 6 and 12 years in prison.
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office decided not to pursue charges against Shundale Barnett, the cousin of Justin Johnson, for being an accessory after the fact. The office said his warrant should have been redacted before his arrest. He reportedly assisted the men in fleeing the scene.