Young Dolph‘s killer Justin Johnson is seeking a new trial because of a dispute over evidence that was used to convict him.
Last month, Johnson was found guilty of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, first-degree murder and convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
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According to Memphis outlet Commercial Appeal, he has now filed a motion requesting a new trial, arguing that evidence presented in the case did not meet the requirements for conviction.
Johnson claims that the jury should not have been shown photographs of Dolph’s dead body during the trial and that the court “erred” by not allowing him to sit with his legal counsel during the trial.
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He has thus far been sentenced to life in prison for the murder conviction and awaits further sentencing for the other charges.
Johnson originally pled not guilty and addressed his conviction on social media shortly after it was handed down by the judge.
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“These n-ggas taking criminal responsibility I’m taking street responsibility regardless I’m foreva the biggest they can throw away tha keys before I ever eat da cheese [blood drop emojis],” he wrote on his Instagram Stories.
Young Dolph’s fiancée at the time of his death, Mia Jaye, also reacted to Johnson’s sentence on Instagram, writing: “Today’s verdict brings relief and restores my confidence in the justice system.
“On behalf of my children, family and myself, I would like to thank law enforcement, the prosecuion and everyone involved for their diligent work in presenting the facts that led to this conviction. We are also grateful to the public for standing with us and advocating for accountability throughout this process.”
After expressing her sadness and frustation at the events following Dolph’s murder in November 2021, Jaye added: “This is just the beginning of our journey toward achieving full justice for Adolph, and we will patiently support for the unfolding of that process.”
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Johnson was one of two gunmen, alongside Cornelius Smith, who approached Young Dolph in a cookie shop and opened fire on the rapper in broad daylight.
Smith said the men killed Dolph to collect on a $100,000 bounty placed on the rapper’s head by Yo Gotti‘s late brother Big Jook.
