Pooh Shiesty Says He’s in Solitary Confinement 23 Hours Per Day: ‘Serious Psychological Risks’

Pooh Shiesty’s lawyers have asked a federal judge to intervene, saying the rapper is being held in his cell for 23 hours a day while awaiting trial in Texas. They argue the restrictions lack a clear justification and are harming his mental health, raising concerns about his treatment before he has been convicted.

The lawyers say Shiesty has been told only that isolation is for his protection, and that he reports worsening anxiety and difficulty sleeping. He was arrested in April over allegations that he threatened Gucci Mane with a gun during a dispute over his record deal and robbed him; Shiesty, his father and others face charges. His trial is tentatively scheduled for February, and he could face a sentence of 30 years to life if convicted.