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Rap star Pooh Shiesty was scheduled to appear in court next month. For the start of his kidnapping and armed robbery trial. But that trial has been delayed for several months, according to a new report from XXL.
Pooh Shiesty’s Trial Delayed Until 2027
Per the outlet, the trial, which was initially slated to begin on July 6, has been pushed back to February 2027.
Shiesty’s lawyers requested a continuance, which was ultimately granted by United States District Judge David C. Godbey. Following the decision, Judge Godbey said that denying the defense’s request would not give them “reasonable time for effective preparation.”
“The failure to grant a continuance in this case would deny defendant’s counsel the reasonable time necessary for effective preparation. Taking into account the exercise of due diligence,” the ruling reads. “By taking into account the exercise of due diligence by defense counsel, a continuance of the duration granted by this order is necessary for effective preparation by defense counsel.”
The feds believe that the rap star led several men on an excursion from Memphis to Dallas to confront Gucci Mane. Shiesty led Gucci to believe that they were having a one-on-one meeting at his studio in Dallas. To amicably resolve a contract dispute and release him from his record deal with 1017 Brick Squad. But when Gucci declined, the other men blitzed him and coerced the rapper to sign the documentation, releasing him from his deal.
They also allege that the men robbed Gucci and the other victims of jewelry, Rolex watches, and cash.
If Shiesty is convicted, he faces life in prison.
