All charges dropped against Hernandez Govan in Young Dolph’s murder
Hernandez Govan was found not guilty in the Young Dolph murder trial. The jury decided to drop all charges. The case ended quickly after a short discussion.
Hernandez Govan Verdict
Charges Faced
Hernandez Govan was charged with serious crimes in Young Dolph’s murder. Prosecutors said he planned and ordered the attack, but did not shoot anyone himself. The main charges were:
- First-degree murder. In Tennessee, this means someone planned and meant to kill. It is the most serious homicide charge in the state. Punishment can be life in prison or even death.
- Criminal attempted first-degree murder. This means trying but not finishing a planned killing.
- Conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. This means planning with others to kill someone.
The defense disagreed with these claims. They said the witnesses were not trustworthy and the evidence was weak. The defense said there was no clear proof that Govan planned the murder or got paid.
Jury Decision
The jury made a decision after about three hours. They found Hernandez Govan not guilty of all charges, including first-degree murder and conspiracy. Judge Jennifer Mitchell read the verdict in court. Govan hugged his lawyer and thanked the judge after hearing the news. He was told he could leave.
This verdict means Hernandez Govan is fully cleared. He cannot be put on trial again for these same charges. The jury’s choice shows they did not see enough proof to find him guilty. For Govan, this ends the criminal case about Young Dolph’s murder.
Reactions
Govan and Defense
Hernandez Govan and his lawyer Manny Arora felt relieved after the verdict. Govan thanked his lawyer and told the judge he was grateful for a fair trial. His lawyer said the jury’s choice showed there was not enough strong proof against Govan. The defense team said the legal system worked the way it should. They praised the jury for thinking carefully.
“Justice won today,” Govan’s lawyer Manny Arora said outside the courthouse.
The defense said Govan’s not guilty result showed why fair trials matter in big cases. People who supported Govan were happy with the result. They believed the trial showed why good proof is needed in criminal cases.
Prosecution and Family
Young Dolph’s family felt very emotional after Govan was found not guilty. They did not blame the jury for what happened, but losing Young Dolph still hurt a lot. Carlissa Thornton, Young Dolph’s sister, thanked the court, Memphis Police, and fans for helping. She said justice was done, but it could not bring peace or her brother back. Mia Jaye, Young Dolph’s partner, felt relief and trusted the justice system more. She thanked police and prosecutors for their work and liked how people wanted accountability.
The verdict made people in Memphis feel different things. Some were sad and upset, thinking justice was not complete. Others, like former Mayor AC Wharton, said everyone deserves a fair trial and asked police to earn trust again. Community leaders talked about how gun violence still hurts people and said more work is needed to stop it.
“Justice cannot change the past or bring loved ones back,” Thornton said, showing the pain that stays with the family and community.
- Hernandez Govan was found not guilty after a four-day trial. The jury talked about the case before making their choice.
- Witnesses spoke in court and phone records were checked. The defense said the proof was not strong enough.
- Young Dolph’s family felt better and hoped to heal. People in Memphis thought about how violence affects everyone.
The verdict helps people keep fighting for justice and remembers Young Dolph.
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