Jury Foreman Offers Insight into Acquittal Ruling in Young Dolph Murder Trial

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The foreman of the jury that recently acquitted a man charged in connection with the murder of rapper Young Dolph took time to shed light on the decision-making process behind the verdict. The case, which captivated the city and beyond, ended with a not-guilty verdict last week, raising questions about the evidence presented during the trial. In a statement, the jury foreman emphasized that the group carefully scrutinized the evidence, ultimately determining that it did not meet the necessary threshold for conviction. He noted that jurors were tasked with sorting through a … Read more

Judge Rejects New Trial for Convict in Young Dolph Murder Case, Appeal Options Open

Memphis, Tenn. — A Shelby County court has upheld the conviction of Justin Johnson, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph. The ruling dismissing Johnson’s bid for a new trial was issued on Tuesday, leaving him the option to challenge the decision on appeal. Johnson faced charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and illegal possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. His conviction followed a trial that concluded in September, where the severity of the offenses resulted in an automatic life sentence for the … Read more