Pooh Shiesty’s lawyers said isolation and limited family visits were taking a toll as he awaited trial in the Gucci Mane case.
Pooh Shiesty challenged his jail conditions in an emergency motion. He said being held alone 23 hours a day was hurting his mental health before his trial in the Gucci Mane case.
The rapper, born Lontrell Williams Jr., filed the October 15 motion, Billboard reported. His lawyers cited anxiety, poor sleep and limits on family visits.
“Mr. Williams reports that the isolation is adversely affecting his mental health,” the attorneys wrote.
They said staff cited his protection. But they said staff had named no threat or explained why he needed such long periods alone.
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The case stems from an alleged January 10 confrontation at a Dallas recording studio. Prosecutors say Pooh Shiesty set up a meeting about his record deal. They allege he pulled an AK-style pistol and forced a victim to sign papers releasing him from the contract.
The Justice Department charged nine men in April, including Pooh Shiesty, his father and fellow rapper Big30. Prosecutors said the group stole cash, watches and jewelry. They said the men kept victims from leaving.
Government filings said his tracking device placed Pooh Shiesty at the studio. He was on home detention in a prior gun case at the time. The Justice Department also cited video, travel records and social media posts. It said fingerprints at the scene matched two other defendants.
Officials also said one victim was choked until he nearly passed out. Photos of his injuries were filed with the complaint.
Pooh Shiesty has pleaded not guilty. In June, his lawyers asked for him to go home with strict rules. Their plan called for GPS checks, limits on travel, drug tests and no contact with the alleged victims.
Prosecutors fought that bid. In July, they filed video they said showed the label owner being pushed to drop Pooh Shiesty as an armed man watched a door. They also cited witnesses who were helping the case and data from phones.
U.S. District Judge David Godbey later rejected a plan to release Pooh Shiesty with a private security team. The judge said the proposed rules would not keep the public safe.
The trial was first set for July. The court moved it to February 22, 2027 after the defense asked for more time to prepare. Prosecutors did not oppose that request. The final pretrial conference is set for February 17.