Overview

• Cornelius Smith Jr., who admits he was one of the gunmen, testified that Hernandez Govan hired him and Justin Johnson and that Anthony “Big Jook” Mims offered $100,000 to kill Young Dolph.
• Prosecutors presented surveillance video and cellphone data showing calls between Smith and Johnson before the attack and a call from Johnson to Big Jook immediately after.
• Defense attorney Manny Arora questioned Smith’s credibility, pointing to cash that reached Smith and his lawyer and arguing he is motivated to reduce his own exposure.
• Hernandez Govan faces first-degree murder, conspiracy and attempted murder charges, and he rejected a plea offer last month reported by local affiliate WREG.
• Justin Johnson is serving life with the possibility of parole after a 2024 conviction, while Smith remains charged without a trial date, and other witnesses including Young Dolph’s sister also testified.