Cornelius Smith will have his bond hearing on July 1st as well.
As Bossip notes – pending any further rescheduling – July could finally be the time when we get some answers into the alleged killer’s motives. Smith, who has spent nearly a year behind bars, will have a bond hearing at the same time, making it an interesting day for everyone involved.
Dolph was just 36 years old when he was fatally shot outside of Makeda’s Cookies in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. The father of two was hit as he was picking up a treat for his grandmother on the way to host his annual turkey giveaway in celebration of Thanksgiving.
YOUNG DOLPH ACCUSED KILLERS COURT DATE RESET:
Cornelius Smith and Justin Johnson’s attorneys have request today’s hearing be reset to July 1st.
Smith’s Bond hearing will be on that day as well. Attorneys say they have recieved new discovery in the case that needs to be viewed. pic.twitter.com/AtkXAJVBA3— Jeremy Pierre FOX13 (@JeremypierreFOX) May 27, 2022
Within days, police had several suspects (including Smith and Johnson) on their radar. Shortly after they were taken into custody, the two men asked the judge to allow them more time to secure financial backing to get adequate legal representation.
By January, though, the judge had run out of patience, demanding that the accused murderers find representation by February 4th.
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