Sebastian Telfair Released From Prison Early Thanks To Appeal: Report

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Sebastian Telfair
There is still a chance he could go back.

Sebastian Telfair has had a hellish last few weeks as he was convicted of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and was also sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for that crime. Telfair was actually facing 15 years in prison for that charge but was able to get the judge to show just a little bit of compassion. The former NBA player turned himself in to authorities earlier this week and according to TMZ, he is already out of prison, although just for the time being.

Earlier today, Telfair was allowed to get out of prison because authorities complied with a request from his legal team. Essentially, his lawyers want to appeal the sentence and asked if Telfair could be let go during the appeals process. In the end, the judge decided it was okay, although Telfair will now have to walk around with an ankle monitor and will have a strict curfew.

Sebastian Telfair Released From Prison Early Thanks To Appeal: Report
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Telfair is currently on house arrest and will not be able to leave his home between 7 P.M. and 7 A.M. If he fails to comply with those rules, he could be sent back to prison immediately.

The former NBA player was able to make bail at $500,000. There is no word yet on when the appealed sentence will be decided.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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