MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Two suspects in the murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph appeared before a judge in a Memphis court for the first time on Wednesday.
Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith have been indicted and were arraigned Wednesday morning. Video of their appearance can be seen in the player at the top of this story.
The hearing was originally scheduled for Tuesday but was postponed as the case was transferred to a new judge.
Both men said they need about a week to hire an attorney. They say they can afford their own attorney and don’t need the judge to appoint them one. The judge is having them come back on Jan. 28 to see if they’ve hired an attorney by then.
“This judge wants to make sure these defendants have an attorney sooner rather than later,” prosecutor Paul Hagerman said after the arraignment hearing. “Memphis wants some closure to this thing, and family and media, too.”
Johnson, also known as the rapper Straight Drop, and Smith has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, being convicted felon in possession of a firearm, employment of a firearm during a dangerous felony, and theft of property over $10,000.
The District Attorney’s Office said the attempted murder charge is related to Young Dolph’s brother, who was also at the scene of the shooting.
Both defendants are being held without bond.
Johnson, 23, also known by the rap name Straight Drop, was captured in Indiana on Jan. 11 after the U.S. Marshals announced a $15,000 reward for his capture. He was also listed on TBI’s “Most Wanted” list.
Before Johnson’s capture, Johnson posted on a “Straight Drop” Instagram account that he was turning himself in on Jan. 10, but that never happened. Instead, he posted a new “Straight Drop” music video the next day titled “Track Hawk.
Johnson was extradited back to Memphis from Indiana and appeared in court on Jan. 14 before the judge rescheduled the hearing due to Johnson not having a lawyer.
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Sources:
https://www.wreg.com/news/local/young-dolph/stolen-mercedes-used-in-young-dolph-shooting-days-later/
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/young-dolph-memorial-growing-memphis-tennessee/522-a6ebaaa2-a890-41d1-bc80-c55fd1a4daf6
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/crime/young-dolph-murder-suspect-justin-johnson-to-make-first-court-appearance-on-unrelated-charge/522-660d88b1-da9c-4af4-b29b-03dcfa625019
https://www.wreg.com/news/local/young-dolph/cornelius-smith-suspect-in-young-dolph-case-makes-court-appearance/
https://www.wreg.com/news/local/young-dolph/live-press-conference-on-young-dolph-murder-arrests/
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/crime/young-dolph-murder-suspects-arrested-charged-memphis-rapper/522-e4673b53-a252-49b9-a198-1d52477c40e4
By now I’m sure you’ve heard that Justin Johnson aka Straight Drop was one of America’s most wanted fugitives. Justin was currently on the run for his alleged role in the Murder of beloved Memphis Icon Young Dolph. What you may not be aware of is Straight Drop was actually wanted by at least 3 different agencies for various crimes. He was wanted by Memphis Police for failing to register as a convicted sex offender. He was wanted by the US Marshals for the 1st degree Murder of Young Dolph and also for prior weapons charges.
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