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Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'It's super unfair' - Former NBA star Sebastian Telfair makes urgent plea to Donald Trump hours before prison date
Former NBA star Sebastian Telfair makes urgent plea to Donald Trump hours before prison date (Image Source: Getty Images) Ex-NBA player Sebastian Telfair is back in the news. He has to go to prison for six months because he broke rules in a healthcare fraud case. On August 11, Telfair asked President Donald Trump to forgive him. He said the punishment is not fair. With his reporting date just days away, Telfair remains hopeful for a second chance while preparing for what lies ahead. Sebastian Telfair faces prison over supervised release violation in healthcare fraud case — tmz (@tmz) On Monday, August 11, former NBA player Sebastian Telfair spoke publicly about his upcoming prison sentence. The news comes after Telfair was ordered to serve six months behind bars for violating the terms of his supervised release. This violation relates to his involvement in a healthcare fraud case. The sentence was handed down this summer after a previous agreement of time served plus supervised release. Telfair is set to report to prison on Tuesday, August 13. Sebastian Telfair asks former President Donald Trump to intervene as frustration mounts In a candid interview with TMZ Sports on August 11, Sebastian Telfair expressed strong feelings about his prison sentence. He called the situation 'definitely some bulls***' and asked President Donald Trump to review his case and grant a pardon. Telfair, speaking from New York City, said, 'Trump go check in on my story and you're definitely going to want to pardon me. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Binh Tri Dong: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo You'll hold me accountable and want me to continue to go do good. But I did too good to being sending anybody to jail.' Sebastian Telfair's case is tied to a broader healthcare fraud scheme involving several former NBA players, including Glen 'Big Baby' Davis. The scam swindled large sums from the NBA Association's healthcare plan. Telfair was initially sentenced to time served and three years of supervised release, but after allegedly failing to meet release conditions, he was resentenced this summer. Telfair told TMZ that the violation came down to a paperwork issue, which he feels is unfair. 'It's super unfair,' he said. Despite his anger and disappointment, Sebastian Telfair assured family, friends, and fans that if a pardon is not granted, he will use his prison time to better himself. He plans to work on a book during his time inside. 'I'm definitely mad I put myself in this situation, but we definitely have got some wins coming,' he said. 'So my fans, just hold tight.' Also Read: Yuki Kawamura sparks Chicago Bulls with Michael Jordan's legendary spirit fueling NBA rise Sebastian Telfair has to go to prison on Tuesday, August 13. This is an important moment that many basketball fans and sports news have been watching closely. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TSI and Telfair Forest Products Announce Development of Torrefaction and Pyrolysis Plant in Lumber City, GA
LUMBER CITY, Ga., March 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TSI and Telfair Forest Products are proud to announce the construction of a torrefaction facility at Telfair Forest Product's facility in Lumber City, Georgia. The partnership leverages Telfair's operational excellence and TSI's best-in-class biomass torrefaction technology to promote the growth of the nascent carbonized biomass industry. At the facility, a TSI-designed and fabricated Torreactor® will be paired with Telfair's logistics for the torrefaction and densification of biomass to provide commercial demonstration samples for industrial users. The output produced will enable heavy industries to continue striving toward sustainability goals by proving the viability of torrefied biomass as a fossil fuel substitute. Torrefaction, thermal treatment of biomass in a low-oxygen environment, enables the use of ordinary biomass like wood residuals and agricultural waste in applications which have traditionally been primarily reliant on fossil fuels. In addition to promoting new applications for sustainable biomass, the project also enjoys the support of state government for its contribution to the local community. "For years now, Telfair Forest Products has worked with Telfair County and Lumber City community to enhance and breathe new life into a former industrial site on the Ocmulgee River," said Senator Blake Tillery. "I am glad to see their work with the local leaders will continue with today's announcement and the investment of $7.6 million dollars. TSI will lead the collaboration with Telfair Forest Products, to bring 15 new and retained jobs for Lumber City and Telfair County with the development of a small torrefaction unit." TSI is also enthusiastic. "For years, the industry has struggled with the chicken or the egg problem, where industrial users need large samples to demonstrate commercial readiness to build large production facilities, but without large facilities, production of large samples has been impossible," says TSI CEO, Benny Teal. "We intend to solve that problem. The combination of a skilled workforce, abundance of sustainable wood, and supportive government makes Georgia, and Telfair's Lumber City mill, the ideal location for the birthplace of the next generation of sustainable biomass products." The new facility, with capacity of more than 15,000 tons per year, is designed to handle a wide range of temperatures and torrefaction levels. The Torreactor will be capable of producing mildly torrefied biomass – useful for applications in heat, power and biofuels industries (including sustainable aviation fuel) – to highly carbonized products with applications in steel making and other processes, enabling a greener, more sustainable future. Construction is underway, with commissioning and startup in early 2025. For more information regarding the plant, to order torrefied biomass, or to schedule a tour, contact torrefaction@ or visit About Telfair Forest Products Telfair Forest Products, LLC is a manufacturer of premium quality southern yellow pine wood shavings. About TSI TSI provides biomass dryer systems, furnaces, air pollution equipment and torrefaction reactors (Torreactors) to companies around the world. View source version on Contacts For more information, please contact:John Tealjteal@ torrefaction@
