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Pooh Shiesty Fighting Back Against Solitary Confinement While Awaiting Trial

The Memphis rapper's legal team is pushing back on the conditions keeping him locked down 23 hours a day.

Pooh Shiesty's lawyers went to court this week with a real problem: their client is spending nearly a full day in isolation while waiting for trial in the Gucci Mane case. That's the kind of condition that can break a person's mind, and the legal team made it clear they see it as unnecessary punishment before any verdict.

The isolation is compounded by severely restricted family visits — meaning Pooh can't get the support system he needs on the inside while facing serious charges. His lawyers argue this setup is taking a genuine toll on his mental and physical health.

This is a standard move in the courthouse: challenge the conditions of confinement while the case is still pending. Whether the judge loosens the restrictions or keeps things as they are will say a lot about how the case is being handled from the bench.

For now, Pooh remains in a harsh holding pattern — waiting for trial while the clock ticks in a cell.


Read the full story at AllHipHop → https://allhiphop.com/news/pooh-shiesty-challenges-23-hour-isolation-in-court/

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