The man accused of orchestrating the fatal shooting of Memphis rapper Young Dolph has been acquitted on all charges.
Speaking with reporters after the verdict, Govan thanked those who didn’t “shy away from him” and maintained his innocence.
“Thank you to the jury for getting this right and getting my life back,” Govan said. “I knew in my heart I was innocent. Without God, I don’t even think I would have made it this far. I’m just happy to be free.”
During the trial, Govan’s defense attorneys criticized the police investigation and questioned the credibility of cellphone records showing his communication with the shooters. They argued there was no direct evidence connecting him to Young Dolph’s killing.
“Thankfully, the jurors listened; they saw the holes in the case,” said Govan’s lawyer, Manny Arora.
Young Dolph was back in his hometown to hand out Thanksgiving turkeys when he was fatally shot outside his favorite bakery, Makeda’s Homemade Cookies. During the trial, Cornelius Smith Jr., who admitted to being one of the two gunmen, testified against Govan, claiming he hired him and Justin Johnson to carry out the hit.
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Source: Black Enterprise
