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ICYMI: [VIDEO] Alleged Shooters in Young Dolph’s Murder Decline Public Defenders

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Alleged shooters in Young Dolph’s murder, Justin Johnson, 23, and Cornelius Smith, 32, declined Judge Lee V. Coffee to assign public defenders while asking for more time again to hire their own attorneys before the next court hearing, scheduled for Jan. 28.

Dolph’s brother, who was with him when he was gunned down at Makeda’s Cookies, is the victim in the attempted murder count.

Johnson, who is also known in the Memphis Hip-Hop scene as rapper Straight Dropp, was captured in Indiana on Jan. 11, the U.S. Marshals Service said, after a nearly weeklong manhunt.

A third suspect, Shundale Barnett, 26, was with Johnson when he was arrested and is awaiting extradition from Indiana, according to the DA’s office. He is faces multiple charges, including accessory after the fact to first-degree murder.

Both suspects Johnson and Smith are being held without bond in the Shelby County Jail. The next scheduled court date is set for Friday Jan. 28.

Judge Lee V. Coffee advised both men in custody, that if they fail to hire representation by the hearing date they will be assigned public defenders.

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[VIDEO] Both Suspects in Young Dolph Murder Decline Public Defenders, Allege They Can Afford A Lawyer

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Alleged shooters in Young Dolph’s murder, Justin Johnson, 23, and Cornelius Smith, 32, declined Judge Lee V. Coffee to assign public defenders while asking for more time again to hire their own attorneys before the next court hearing, scheduled for Jan. 28.

Dolph’s brother, who was with him when he was gunned down at Makeda’s Cookies, is the victim in the attempted murder count.

Johnson, who is also known in the Memphis Hip-Hop scene as rapper Straight Dropp, was captured in Indiana on Jan. 11, the U.S. Marshals Service said, after a nearly weeklong manhunt.

A third suspect, Shundale Barnett, 26, was with Johnson when he was arrested and is awaiting extradition from Indiana, according to the DA’s office. He is faces multiple charges, including accessory after the fact to first-degree murder.

Both suspects Johnson and Smith are being held without bond in the Shelby County Jail. The next scheduled court date is set for Friday Jan. 28.

Judge Lee V. Coffee advised both men in custody, that if they fail to hire representation by the hearing date they will be assigned public defenders.

Watch the indictment charges and reset request in the video below.

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Young Dolph Murder Suspect Booked on Sex Offender Charges

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23-year-old Justin Johnson, the man who was has been arrested and charged in the shooting death of Adolph “Young Dolph” Thornton in Memphis last November, was also a registered sex offender and has charges related to violating his provisions of being listed as a violent juvenile sex offender.

Back in 2015, Johnson was convicted of aggravated rape and robbery when he was only 17 years old and put on the violent juvenile sex offender registry list at 19. Due to being charged with murder, firearm, and theft charges, Johnson will remain in jail until his trial, but because of his sex offender violation, he managed to tack on an additional $5,000 bond because of the sex offender charges.

Johnson is currently behind bars and faces charges of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, unlawful carrying or possession of a firearm, and theft of property $10,000 – $60,000.

Less than a week ago, Johnson, who is also known by his rap moniker Straight Dropp, put out a video titled “Track Hawk” while simultaneously vowing to turn himself. in.

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Young Dolph’s Alleged Killers Arrested In Indiana

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According to a report from TMZ, 23-year-old Justin Johnson and 32-year-old Cornelius Smith were arrested today(January 11) for the murder of Young Dolph in Memphis last November.

Johnson, who also goes by the rapper name Straight Dropp, released a music video following making a public post that he would be turning himself in after he was named as a suspect in Young Dolph’s shooting death at Makeda’s Cookies in Memphis.

Smith was also arrested in Indiana in connection to the shooting and has been charged with first-degree murder. Johnson was charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, and theft.

Johnson continues to proclaim his innocence while Smith has yet to make a public statement.

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[WATCH] Young Dolph’s Alleged Killer Drops “Track Hawk” Video After Vowing To Turn Himself In

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After the U.S. Marshals and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation offered up a combined award of $15,000 for information leading to the arrest of 23-year-old Justin Johnson, the alleged killer took to social media to declare his innocence and turn himself in. Now, in an unexpected turn of events, Johnson aka Straight Dropp released a music video titled “Track Hawk”.

Dropp’s latest visual may be racking up views, but it hasn’t been confirmed as to whether or not he stuck to his word and surrendered to authorities yesterday. Johnson is the primary suspect in the murder of Adolph “Young Dolph” Thornton Jr., who was killed on November 17 in his hometown of Memphis. He was 36 years old.

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ICYMI: Photos Show Alleged Shooter of Young Dolph Murder Wearing a “PRE” Pendant

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Photos have surfaced online showing the man suspected of fatally shooting 37-year-old Memphis artist Young Dolph, wearing a PRE pendant and partying in a club with him.

On Wednesday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Memphis Police Department announced that they are looking for 23-year-old Justin Johnson in connection with the death of Young Dolph born Adolph Robert Thornton.

Johnson already has an outstanding warrant for violating a federal supervised release after a weapons offense, according to the statement from the U.S. Marshals Service. Johnson has also been added to TBI’s Most Wanted list.

Paper Route Empire CEO Young Dolph was gunned down inside Makeda’s Butter Cookies in Memphis on November 17, 2021.

Photos from the suspects Instagram page show Johnson wearing a PRE pendant on the chain on his belt loop. Paper Route Empire (PRE) is Dolph’s independently owned record label.

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While an older picture has also surfaced with Johnson standing behind Young Dolph at what appears to be a club.

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Additionally, TBI shared that they are offering $2,500 for information leading to Johnson’s arrest. While the combined agencies, U.S. Marshals, the Memphis Police Department and Crime Stoppers, offer a reward for finding Young Dolph’s alleged killer that stands at $15K.

The U.S. Marshals Service says Justin Johnson aka “Straight Dropp” has ties to organized criminal gangs and should be considered armed and dangerous. They list him as standing at 5′8″ and weighs around 190 pounds. He has the name “Jaiya” tattooed on his right arm.

Police have not named the other suspect but confirmed that they are looking for two people connected with the shooting.

Security footage showed two masked people in sweatshirts who appear to be wearing gloves and holding firearms jumping out a white, two-door Mercedes Benz.

There is no official word if the shooting suspect was actually affiliated with PRE or Dolph knew of him but unfortunately he seemingly knew who Dolph was.

Young Dolph’s supporters took to social media following the discovery.

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Photos Show Shooting Suspect In Young Dolph Murder Wearing “PRE” Pendant

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Photos have surfaced online showing the man suspected of fatally shooting 37-year-old Memphis artist Young Dolph, wearing a PRE pendant and partying in a club with him.

On Wednesday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Memphis Police Department announced that they are looking for 23-year-old Justin Johnson in connection with the death of Young Dolph born Adolph Robert Thornton.

Johnson already has an outstanding warrant for violating a federal supervised release after a weapons offense, according to the statement from the U.S. Marshals Service. Johnson has also been added to TBI’s Most Wanted list.

Paper Route Empire CEO Young Dolph was gunned down inside Makeda’s Butter Cookies in Memphis on November 17, 2021.

Photos from the suspects Instagram page show Johnson wearing a PRE pendant on the chain on his belt loop. Paper Route Empire (PRE) is Dolph’s independently owned record label.

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While an older picture has also surfaced with Johnson standing behind Young Dolph at what appears to be a club.

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Additionally, TBI shared that they are offering $2,500 for information leading to Johnson’s arrest. While the combined agencies, U.S. Marshals, the Memphis Police Department and Crime Stoppers, offer a reward for finding Young Dolph’s alleged killer that stands at $15K.

The U.S. Marshals Service says Justin Johnson aka “Straight Dropp” has ties to organized criminal gangs and should be considered armed and dangerous. They list him as standing at 5′8″ and weighs around 190 pounds. He has the name “Jaiya” tattooed on his right arm.

Police have not named the other suspect but confirmed that they are looking for two people connected with the shooting.

Security footage showed two masked people in sweatshirts who appear to be wearing gloves and holding firearms jumping out a white, two-door Mercedes Benz.

There is no official word if the shooting suspect was actually affiliated with PRE or Dolph knew of him but unfortunately he seemingly knew who Dolph was.

Young Dolph’s supporters took to social media following the discovery.

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