Hernandez Govan, the man who allegedly masterminded the ambush murder of Young Dolph stood before a judge on Thursday where he was verbally dressed down for requesting his bond restrictions be lessened.
Govan, who is charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in connection to the 2021 murder stood before Judge Lee Coffee who ripped him for eight minutes before telling him that his request had been denied.
"You wanted to go clothes shopping. I think my response is that you have Amazon.com to deliver your clothing. You also wanted to go grocery shopping. I told you to call Kroger and have them deliver your food to your house," Judge Coffee told Govan.
Govan reportedly asked for the ability to get a full-time job but had that request rejected as well. "I don't see any reason at all why this court should relax those conditions and say 'Mr. Govan, we're going to let you go back to being a fully fledged person with no restrictions at all, go to work when you want to, go shopping when you want to, leave the county when you want go, go to other places when you want to," Judge Coffee said.
Since making bond, Govan has taken several trips which Judge Coffee made sure to point out. "That's a violation of your bond," Coffee said. " I don't know who gave you permission, but unless you hear from Judge Coffee..it can't be done unless it's approved by this court."
He continued, "You are probably aware that Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee is the first most violent metropolitan area in the country, [...] This case has generated a substantial amount of publicity and if you're running around free in Shelby County, Mr. Govan, knock on wood, somebody might be trying to kill you, sir."
