Henry Ruggs denied parole in Las Vegas car crash case
AP News • • sports
Key Points:
- Former NFL player Henry Ruggs was denied parole by the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners nearly five years after causing a fatal car crash in Las Vegas.
- Ruggs drove at speeds up to 156 mph with a blood-alcohol level twice the legal limit, resulting in the death of 23-year-old Tina Tintor and her dog in November 2021.
- He pleaded guilty to felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in May 2023 and received a three- to 10-year prison sentence, with parole eligibility starting in August 2026.
- Ruggs' attorneys expressed disappointment over the parole denial, highlighting his acceptance of responsibility and participation in DUI prevention programs while incarcerated.
- Ruggs is scheduled to appear before the parole board again three months before his mandatory release date in August 2027.