Henry Ruggs Apologizes, Hopes for NFL Return

Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III, serving a three- to ten-year prison sentence for a 2021 high-speed DUI crash that killed Tina Tintor and her dog, publicly apologized to Tintor's family at a Hope for Prisoners event in Las Vegas while on special release from prison. Ruggs expressed deep remorse, stating he wished he could 'turn back the hands of time' and acknowledged the pain his notoriety causes the family. He was driving at 156 mph with a blood-alcohol level more than twice the legal limit when the crash occurred. Ruggs pleaded guilty in 2023 to felony DUI resulting in death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter and was released by the Raiders shortly after the incident. He is eligible for parole in August 2026. Tintor's family has called for positive change, and Ruggs has indicated hope for an NFL return after his release.