AceShowbiz - Pooh Shiesty’s former attorney has expressed strong disapproval regarding a recently leaked video that allegedly shows the rapper confronting Gucci Mane about a contract release. The footage appeared on social media on July 1, 2026, drawing widespread attention.

The video reportedly captures a tense moment where a man believed to be Gucci Mane is seen in a yellow tracksuit attempting to exit a confrontation. During this encounter, another individual displays what looks like a Draco-style rifle while Pooh Shiesty pressures Gucci Mane to publicly state that he is releasing the Memphis rapper from his deal with 1017 Brick Squad.

Bradford Cohen, who represented Pooh Shiesty following his April arrest before stepping down weeks later, criticized federal prosecutors for selectively leaking evidence. Cohen suggested the leak was a strategic move intended to support the government’s case by revealing only material favorable to the prosecution.

According to Cohen, the leaked video does not undermine his previous legal arguments. He emphasized that the footage does not meet the legal criteria for a federal kidnapping charge, which was a key point in his defense during the bond hearing. Cohen maintained that the incident depicted was an attempt to secure a release from a recording contract, but clarified that no actual contract release was achieved or used by Pooh Shiesty.

Cohen further explained that the prosecution has failed to prove federal kidnapping charges through the evidence they presented, including cellphone records. He argued that the video and related materials fall outside the scope of federal criminal charges. Additionally, Cohen highlighted discrepancies between the prosecutors’ claims and the video content. For example, authorities had alleged that Pooh Shiesty wielded an AK-47-style weapon during the incident, but the video does not clearly show him holding a firearm.

While Cohen chose to withdraw from representing Pooh Shiesty, he stated this was unrelated to his confidence in the defense strategy. He also expressed trust in the legal team that took over the case, believing they are well-prepared to handle the ongoing proceedings.

The situation remains under close observation as the legal battle unfolds. The leaked video has reignited public and media scrutiny over the case, but Pooh Shiesty’s former attorney insists that the footage does not definitively prove the prosecution’s allegations.

This development highlights the complex nature of the ongoing legal issues surrounding the rapper and the challenges of managing evidence in high-profile federal cases.

This article is based on reporting originally published by AllHipHop.