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CNN
8 hours ago
- CNN
‘I wish I could turn back the hands of time': Former NFL WR Henry Ruggs III apologizes to family of woman he killed in fatal DUI crash
Former NFL wide receiver Henry Ruggs III has apologized to the family of the woman he killed in a fatal 2021 DUI crash on Tuesday. In 2023, Ruggs was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from the crash that killed a 23-year-old woman, Tina Tintor, and her dog in November 2021. Let out temporarily on special release, the 26-year-old spoke at Hope for Prisoners – an event for former and current prisoners – expressing his regret for what happened almost four years ago when asked what he would say to Tintor's family. 'I wish I could turn back the hands of time,' Ruggs said, according to a video taken by Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Vincent Bonsignore. 'I would love for them to meet the real Henry Ruggs and not the one that was escaping from something. 'I sincerely apologize for not only being a part of that situation, but the fact my face is always in the news, my face is always in the newspaper so they have to constantly be reminded of the situation, be reminded of me. Those memories have to continue to rise because of all the fame and notoriety that I have which I never asked for, I never liked.' Ruggs was traveling more than 150 mph – his alcohol level more than twice the legal limit – before his car rear-ended another car, killing the driver, Tintor, prosecutors have said. Ruggs pleaded guilty to one count of driving while impaired, resulting in death, and one count of vehicular manslaughter. Clark County District Judge Jennifer Schwartz sentenced Ruggs to a minimum of 36 months and a maximum of 120 months. He is eligible for parole in August 2026. When Ruggs was sentenced to prison, Tintor's parents said in a prepared statement: 'We pray that we all take away the importance of looking out for one another, remembering everyone you meet is another human's loved one. And we pray that we can all move forward in caring for each other with consideration, compassion, and love.' Ruggs was a first-round draft pick by the Las Vegas Raiders in 2020 when they selected him with the 12th overall pick out of Alabama. In his two seasons with the Raiders, he played in 20 games and had 921 receiving yards and four touchdowns. According to his former Alabama and Raiders teammate Josh Jacobs, Ruggs still holds ambitions of returning to the NFL. 'Keeping up with him and hearing him talk, it brings me spirits because he's always positive,' Jacobs said on 'The Pivot Podcast' in April. 'He's positive about everything. 'He's training. They let him train and things like that, so I'm like: 'When you come out, man, I don't know if you will get a chance.' I've been talking to some people for him. They've been saying a couple of teams are willing to give him a chance. I'm like: 'When you get that chance, man, you better not ever – don't look back, and prove to yourself and prove to everybody that one decision don't define you and who you are as a man.''
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Time of India
Henry Ruggs III breaks silence for first time after deadly crash that killed Tina Tintor during his jail release
Henry Ruggs III breaks silence for first time after deadly crash that killed Tina Tintor during his jail release (Image via Getty) Henry Ruggs III, a former NFL wide receiver, was again seen in public after being quickly released from jail. This occurred nearly four years after he crashed his car while drunk in Las Vegas, killing a 23 year old woman and her dog. Henry Ruggs III's public appearance surprised many since this was the first time he spoke publicly since being sentenced. At that time spent talking to members of the media, Henry Ruggs III's, who is now 26, used it as an opportunity to make a public apology to the victim's family. After his media time, he went back into the jail quietly to continue serving time. Henry Ruggs III speaks at Las Vegas event during short release from jail On June 14, 2025, Henry Ruggs III was released from jail for just over 4 hours to speak at the "Hope for Prisoners" event at the Billy Walters Center for Second Chances in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event helps mine previously incarcerated or previously incarcerated people seeking to rebuild their lives after being released from prison. During the program, Henry Ruggs lll spoke from the stage concerning the fatal crash. The incident took place on the 2nd day of November in 2021 when Henry Ruggs lll went at a high rate of speed, collided with the rear of another vehicle that soon afterwards would see 23-year-old Tina Tintor and her dog die in. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo In Henry Ruggs lll's statement he said "If I could build a time machine and go back in time, I would. I want her family to know who I really am — not the guy who made this bad choice." He continued, "I am so sorry for what I did. I know when her loved ones see news of me or my name it has to bring them pain. And that hurts me too." Tina Tintor's mother responds after emotional apology from Henry Ruggs III The fatal crash occurred in a Las Vegas neighborhood with a speed limit of 45 mph. However, Henry Ruggs lll's vehicle was traveling 150 mph. Testing Henry Ruggs lll's blood alcohol level will show he had also been drinking. His blood alcohol level was 0.16%, double the legal limit in Nevada. The mother of Tina sent a brief message after the court case stating "We hope Henry Ruggs gets to watch his daughter grow up. And perhaps something good can come from this pain." in May 2023. Henry Ruggs lll would plead guilty to felony DUI and manslaughter and be sentenced to 3 to 10 years in prison. Also Read: Fastest Wide Receivers In NFL Combine History: Top 5 Record-Breaking 40-Yard Dash Times Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Disgraced NFL star Henry Ruggs III publicly apologizes to DUI crash victim's family during prison release
Disgraced former NFL star Henry Ruggs III has publicly apologized to the family of the woman he killed in a 2021 drunk-driving accident. On Tuesday, three and a half years since the crash that took the lives of 23-year-old Tina Tintor and her dog Max, the ex-Raiders receiver was granted special release to speak at a Hope for Prisoners event in Las Vegas. 'One, I wish I could turn back the hands of time,' the 26-year-old began, as seen in video from the Las Vegas Review-Journal. 'I would love for them to meet the real Henry Ruggs and not the one that was escaping from something,' he continued. 'I sincerely apologize for not only being a part of that situation, but the fact my face is always in the news, it's always in the newspaper. So they have to constantly be reminded of the situation, be reminded of me.' This isn't the first time Ruggs has offered a publicly apology since pleading guilty to DUI and being sentenced to anywhere from three-to-10 years in prison. Prior to his incarceration, Ruggs addressed Tintor's family in a Nevada courtroom. 'To the parents and family of Ms. Tintor, I sincerely apologize for the pain and suffering my actions the morning of November 2, 2021 have caused you, your family and those who knew Ms. Tina and Max,' he said, according to multiple reports. 'I let my family, my teammates and those who believed in me down with my actions and hurt so many.' Ruggs was cut by the Raiders following the pre-dawn crash as he recovered in a Las Vegas-area hospital. He and his fiancee were also injured in the collision. In a statement read in court by Tintor´s cousin, David Strbac, Tintor´s mother, Mirjana Komazec, offered prayer for Ruggs and his young daughter. 'We pray that Henry Ruggs is blessed with the opportunity to be able watch his beautiful daughter grow into the amazing woman she can be,' Komazec's statement read. 'And we pray that this terrible accident inspires positive change in the world. We pray that we all take away the importance of looking out for one another, remembering everyone we meet is another human's loved one.' Ruggs, a former Alabama star and the 12th pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, has remained busy in prison, where he's continued to train in hopes of an NFL return, according to former teammate, Josh Jacobs. 'Keeping up with him and hearing him talk, it brings me spirits, because he's always positive,' Jacobs, who now plays for the Green Bay Packers, told the Pivot Podcast in April. 'He's positive about everything. He's training. They let him train and things like that, so I'm like, 'When you come out, man, I don't know if you will get a chance.' 'I've been talking to some people for him,' Jacobs continued. 'They've been saying a couple of teams are willing to give him a chance. I'm like, 'When you get that chance, man, you better not ever — don't look back, and prove to yourself and prove to everybody that one decision don't define you and who you are as a man.'
New York Post
01-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Henry Ruggs III training in prison in hopes of getting second NFL chance: Josh Jacobs
Henry Ruggs III isn't giving up on a return to the NFL as he awaits parole two years after pleading guilty to causing a 2021 crash that killed a woman and her dog. Packers running back Josh Jacobs is still in touch with his former Alabama teammate, and he revealed some details of their correspondence during an appearance on 'The Pivot' podcast with Ryan Clark on Tuesday. That included the ex-Raiders wide receiver staying ready for a potential NFL second chance as he serves time in prison. 5 Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs III runs after a catch during a game against the Panthers on Sept. 13, 2020 . Getty Images 'I still talk to Henry. Henry still calls me,' Jacobs said. 'I still help him out. … We're still connected. I know his whole family. He's from Alabama. He played with me at Bama. His momma and them taught me how to bowl.' 'Keeping up with him and hearing him talk, it brings me spirits, because he's always positive,' Jacobs added. 'He's positive about everything. He's training. They let him train and things like that, so I'm like, 'When you come out, man, I don't know if you will get a chance.'' Jacobs said he's been talking to people around the league for Ruggs, and some have been receptive. 'They've been saying a couple of teams are willing to give him a chance,' Jacob said. 'I'm like, 'When you get that chance, man, you better not ever, don't look back, and prove to yourself and prove to everybody that one decision don't define you and who you are as a man.'' 5 Henry Ruggs III Getty Images Ruggs, a former first-round pick, pleaded guilty in May 2023 to driving his sports car at speeds up to 156 mph after drinking at a Las Vegas TopGolf and a friend's house before the crash that killed 23-year-old Tina Tintor. He pleaded guilty to one count of driving under the influence resulting in death, a felony, and a misdemeanor count of vehicular manslaughter. 5 Former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs prepares to read a statement in court during sentencing at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, on Aug. 9, 2023. AP Ruggs, now 26, will be first eligible for parole in Aug. 2026 after his plea deal got him sentenced to 126 months. He played two seasons for the Raiders, catching 50 passes for 921 yards and four touchdowns in 20 games before getting released days after the crash. Jacobs said during the podcast that he 'instantly' got mad upon hearing about the crash, and things only grew worse the more he found out. 5 Josh Jacobs Pivot Podcast/Ryan Clark on X 5 A Toyota RAV4 at left and a Chevrolet Corvette that were involved in a fatal accident are shown on Nov. 2, 2021 in Las Vegas. Getty Images 'I start finding out more about the story and about how they were supposed to be racing. I'm like, 'Who was he with?'' Jacobs said. 'But he was with his family. So I went to his house. I had some words with some people over there, and I'm just like, 'Man, y'all got to understand, like, he the breadwinner of the family. He the one changing all of y'all's lives. Everybody.''
