AceShowbiz - Federal authorities have released surveillance images from a studio session that appear to show Gucci Mane being held at gunpoint, while Pooh Shiesty stands nearby, AllHipHop reports. In a related development, Pooh Shiesty was denied bond once again by federal officials as his case moves forward.

Hot97 also detailed that Pooh Shiesty is currently held in federal custody awaiting trial for an alleged armed robbery and kidnapping linked to Gucci Mane. The incident stems from a dispute over a recording contract, involving Pooh Shiesty, his father, Big30, and several associates who traveled to Dallas. While some co-defendants, including Pooh Shiesty’s father and Big30, have been released on bond, Pooh Shiesty remains detained without bail as the court weighs the government's request to keep him incarcerated during the proceedings.

Per Xxlmag, prosecutors submitted photos showing the alleged victim being forced at gunpoint to sign a contract release. One image features Pooh Shiesty’s father holding the contract Gucci Mane was allegedly pressured to sign, while another depicts a man identified only by the initials R.D. wielding an assault rifle nearby. Additional photos include Pooh Shiesty standing next to Gucci Mane, captured on a cell phone by Big30. The full video evidence has yet to be publicly disclosed. Prosecutors contend that Pooh Shiesty poses a threat to the community and witnesses, justifying continued detention. The group, including Pooh Shiesty, his father, Big30, and six others, are scheduled for a February trial where the allegations and evidence will be examined in detail. If convicted, they could face life imprisonment.

Gucci Mane is a rapper known for his 2005 album "Trap House" and has appeared in films such as Spring Breakers (2012) and "Confessions of a Thug" (2005). He has received multiple award nominations, including the 2017 Billboard Music Award for Top Rap Collaboration. The ongoing legal battle involving Pooh Shiesty and these serious allegations marks a significant chapter in his public life.

This case highlights the complex intersection of the music industry and legal disputes, with significant consequences for those involved. The release of these images and the denial of bond underscore the gravity of the federal charges facing Pooh Shiesty as the court prepares for trial.

This article is based on reporting originally published by AllHipHop.