Jermarcus Johnson Sentenced to Probation in Young Dolph Case

Jermarcus Johnson, a Tennessee man, has been sentenced to six years of probation after pleading guilty to being an accessory in the aftermath of rapper Young Dolph's murder. Johnson, who is the half-brother of convicted murderer Justin Johnson, helped facilitate communication between the hired killers while they were on the run. Justin Johnson was sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder and conspiracy, while Cornelius Smith Jr. faces first-degree murder charges as well. The judge's ruling includes a diversionary program that mandates community service, drug testing, and prohibits firearm possession, with the possibility of record expungement upon successful completion. Prosecutors emphasized that Johnson had no direct involvement in the murder itself and was manipulated by his brother. Young Dolph, known for his philanthropic efforts, was shot and killed in November 2021 while distributing turkeys to families in Memphis.