MEMPHIS – Rapper Young Dolph’s accused killer is seeking a jury from out of Memphis, according to a report.
Justin Johnson’s defense claims their client can’t get a fair trial due to the publicity surrounding the case and outrage over the beloved rapper’s killing, according to KeyT.
Johnson’s attorney has asked a judge to bring in a jury from outside of Shelby County for the trial of Johnson and Cornelius Smith Jr., KeyT reports.
Both men were charged with first-degree murder in Dolph’s death.
Theyhave pleaded not guilty.
Young Dolph was inside of a cookie shop when he was ambushed and shot to death in 2021.
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