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New York Times
an hour ago
- New York Times
Henry Ruggs III apologizes to family of woman he killed in drunken car crash
Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III publicly apologized to the family of Tina Tintor, the woman he killed in a drunk driving accident in November 2021, saying at an appearance on Tuesday night that 'I wish I could turn back the hands of time.' Ruggs, who is serving a prison sentence of three to 10 years after pleading guilty to felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter, was on special release and speaking at an event organized by Hope for Prisoners, a Las Vegas-based nonprofit that helps formerly incarcerated people reintegrate into society. Advertisement 'I would love for them to meet the real Henry Ruggs and not the one that was escaping from something,' he said in a video shared by The Las Vegas Review-Journal. 'I sincerely apologize not only for being a part of that situation, but … the fact that my face is always in the news, so they have to constantly be reminded of the situation.' Authorities said Ruggs was driving his Corvette as fast as 156 miles per hour at 3:40 a.m. when he crashed into the 23-year-old Tintor's SUV. Las Vegas Metro Police said Ruggs 'showed signs of impairment' after they responded to the collision, and that his blood-alcohol content was 0.16, more than twice Nevada's legal limit, according to the police report. Ruggs was sentenced in August 2023 and is eligible for parole in August 2026. Josh Jacobs, a former teammate of Ruggs' at Alabama and in Las Vegas, said in an April podcast appearance that he had been talking to teams on Ruggs' behalf and a couple franchises seem willing to give him a shot at continuing his NFL career if he is granted parole. 'When you get that chance, man, don't look back,' Jacobs said he told Ruggs. Ruggs, 26, was the No. 12 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. He totaled 921 receiving yards and caught four touchdowns in 20 career games before the crash. In three years at Alabama, he had 1,716 receiving yards with 24 touchdown catches.
CNN
2 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.''
Washington Post
10 hours ago
- Washington Post
Former Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs apologizes to victim's family at Las Vegas event
Former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs, on special release Tuesday night, spoke at a Hope for Prisoners event in Las Vegas and apologized to the family of a woman he killed in a car crash nearly four years ago. Ruggs drove his sports car at speeds up to 156 mph in the city on Nov. 2, 2021, slamming into a vehicle that killed driver Tina Tintor and her dog, Max. Tintor was 23. Ruggs was asked at the event what he would say to Tintor's family. 'One, I wish I could turn back the hands of time,' he said in a video taken by 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. 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.' Ruggs, a former first-round draft pick, pleaded guilty in May 2023 to felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. He was sentenced in August 2023 to a 3- to 10-year prison sentence . ___ AP NFL:
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Yahoo
Henry Ruggs apologizes to victim's family at Las Vegas event
Former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs, on special release Monday night, spoke at a Hope for Prisoners event in Las Vegas and apologized to the family of a woman he killed in a car crash nearly four years ago. Ruggs drove his sports car at speeds up to 156 mph in the city on Nov. 2, 2021, slamming into a vehicle that killed driver Tina Tintor and her dog, Max. Tintor was 23. Advertisement Ruggs was asked at the event what he would say to Tintor's family. 'One, I wish I could turn back the hands of time,' he said in a video taken by 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. 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.' Ruggs, a former first-round draft pick, pleaded guilty in May 2023 to felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. He was sentenced in August 2023 to a 3- to 10-year prison sentence. ___ AP NFL: Mark Anderson, The Associated Press
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Yahoo
Henry Ruggs apologizes to victim's family at Las Vegas event
Former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs, on special release Monday night, spoke at a Hope for Prisoners event in Las Vegas and apologized to the family of a woman he killed in a car crash nearly four years ago. Ruggs drove his sports car at speeds up to 156 mph in the city on Nov. 2, 2021, slamming into a vehicle that killed driver Tina Tintor and her dog, Max. Tintor was 23. Ruggs was asked at the event what he would say to Tintor's family. 'One, I wish I could turn back the hands of time,' he said in a video taken by 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. 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.' Ruggs, a former first-round draft pick, pleaded guilty in May 2023 to felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. He was sentenced in August 2023 to a 3- to 10-year prison sentence. ___ AP NFL:
