Former NBA point guard Sebastian Telfair has officially begun serving his six-month prison sentence at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey, and while the circumstances are grim, the food is anything but.
According to reports from TMZ Sports, Telfair’s first week behind bars has featured a surprisingly indulgent, protein-packed menu, including hot dogs, meatloaf, and chicken cheesesteaks.
Telfair’s daily meals read more like a fast-casual restaurant lineup than standard prison fare. Lunch options include hamburgers and fries, fish with rice, chicken and sweet potatoes, and eggs. Dinner ramps up the indulgence with pasta and meatballs, hot dogs, meatloaf, and chicken cheesesteaks. Once fully processed into the facility, he’ll have access to even heavier dishes like chili cheese fries, pork Italian sausage, chicken alfredo, and chicken sandwiches.
While the food may be unexpectedly generous, Telfair’s legal troubles remain serious. His sentence stems from violating the terms of his supervised release in connection with a healthcare fraud scheme involving multiple former NBA players.
Before reporting to prison, Telfair made an emotional appeal for clemency, telling TMZ that he believes his sentence is unjust.
“I know I’m a good person, did so much good for my people and my community,” he said. “Trump might need to give this boy a pardon so I can stay home with my babies”.
After being sentenced to six months in prison, former NBA guard Sebastian Telfair begs and pleads with Donald Trump to pardon him so he doesn’t serve so much time. “I turn myself in today,” 💔🙏🏽
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