Pooh Shiesty has tapped Bradford Cohen to join his legal team, according to court documents reviewed by Complex. In doing so, he secured a high-profile lawyer with experience representing Lil Wayne, Kodak Black, and more artists over the years.
Despite the update, it's more of a formality, considering Cohen already spoke on behalf of Shiesty in a statement provided to TMZ on Friday. "I read over the indictment and can see some inconsistencies that we will address at future hearings," he said at the time, "I will save any further comments for after we get full discovery. I know my client is looking forward to holding the Government to their burden."
Pooh Shiesty's Arrest
Authorities arrested Pooh Shiesty for allegedly kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane at gunpoint, last week. They claim he forced Gucci to release him from a contract with 1017 Records while organizing a “coordinated takeover” of a Dallas music studio on January 10, 2026. He is charged alongside his father, Big30, and six other co-conspirators.
“As alleged, nine defendants travelled to Dallas, Texas, to kidnap and rob victims who thought they were coming into town for a business meeting… For anyone contemplating using violence and intimidation as a business practice, I’m here to tell you that it will be vigorously investigated and prosecuted," U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould said.
On Monday, Cohen told XXL that he and his team were still reviewing the alleged evidence in the case. “We are still evaluating the alleged evidence against Mr. Williams, Jr. at this time,” he said. “After the bond hearing on Mr. Williams Sr. and the testimony we reviewed, it appears that there is a significant gap in the statements made by the government and the actual evidence. As such, we have been reviewing those issues in anticipation of Mr. Williams, Jr. bond hearing.”
