Pooh Shiesty was denied bail by a federal judge in Florida.
The judge cited "credible evidence" linking him to a kidnapping plot against Gucci Mane.
Shiesty's defense attorney argues the case is based on a non-existent "mystery contract."
The alleged plot stemmed from a business or financial dispute.
Shiesty remains in custody pending trial.
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Rapper Pooh Shiesty was denied bail on Tuesday in a federal court in Florida after prosecutors presented what the judge called "credible evidence" linking him to an alleged kidnapping plot against fellow rapper Gucci Mane. The decision came during a hearing where Shirsty's defense attorney, Bradford Cohen, argued the government's case was "very questionable" and based on a non-existent "mystery contract." The judge, however, found the prosecution's evidence substantial enough to warrant Shiesty's continued detention pending trial.
The case centers on allegations that Shiesty, whose real name is Lontrell Williams, was involved in a conspiracy to abduct Gucci Mane, born Radric Davis, over a purported financial dispute. Prosecutors presented communications and other evidence they claim demonstrates Shiesty's role in planning the kidnapping. The alleged plot reportedly stemmed from a business disagreement, though specific details about the nature of the contract or debt in question remain unclear from public court filings.
Defense attorney Bradford Cohen vehemently contested the strength of the government's case, telling reporters outside the courthouse that the allegations were built on shaky ground. "The entire premise is based on a mystery contract that doesn't exist," Cohen stated, emphasizing his client's presumption of innocence. He suggested the evidence was circumstantial and questioned the credibility of the sources informing the prosecution's narrative. The denial of bail indicates the court views Shiesty as both a potential flight risk and a possible danger to the community, a common finding in federal cases involving violent alleged conspiracies.
This legal development is a significant setback for the 22-year-old rapper, who is signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 Records label. The situation creates a complex professional and personal conflict, pitting artist against label head in a federal courtroom. Shiesty remains in custody as his legal team prepares for the next stages of the pretrial process, with a potential trial date likely to be set in the coming months. The case continues to draw attention for its high-profile figures and the serious nature of the federal kidnapping conspiracy charges.
Lontrell Denell Williams Jr. (born November 8, 1999), better known by his stage name Pooh Shiesty, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. His stage name was given to him by his late brother, who adapted his childhood nickname "Mr.
Radric Delantic Davis (born February 12, 1980), known professionally as Gucci Mane, is an American rapper and music executive. He is credited, along with fellow Atlanta-based rappers T.I. and Jeezy, with pioneering the hip-hop subgenre trap music for mainstream audiences during the 2000s. His debut ...
