Bradford Cohen Steps Down From Pooh Shiesty’s Federal Case
The change could delay proceedings in the multi-defendant kidnapping case with a May hearing ahead.
Overview
- Bradford Cohen, who announced his withdrawal in a social video on Wednesday, said two new lawyers will take over and claimed there are holes in the government’s case.
- Pooh Shiesty remains in federal custody after a judge denied bond, and he is due back in court for a hearing in May.
- Prosecutors allege a Jan. 10, 2026 studio takeover in Dallas tied to a contract dispute with Gucci Mane and 1017 Records that involved robbery and kidnapping.
- Authorities arrested the rapper in early April alongside his father and other co-defendants, and the federal charges carry potential life sentences if he is convicted.
- Cohen did not give a reason for stepping aside, and the handoff to new counsel could slow filings and shift defense strategy as they get up to speed.