Former NFL wide receiver Henry Ruggs, currently serving a prison sentence for a fatal DUI crash, publicly apologized to the family of Tina Tintor, the woman he killed in 2021. Ruggs spoke at a Hope for Prisoners event in Las Vegas, expressing regret and wishing the family could know 'the real Henry Ruggs.' He was sentenced in August 2023 after pleading guilty to felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter, and will be eligible for parole in August 2026.
Former NFL star Henry Ruggs apologizes to family of woman he killed in DUI crash
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Former NFL wide receiver Henry Ruggs, currently serving a prison sentence for a fatal DUI crash, publicly apologized to the family of Tina Tintor, the woman he killed in 2021. Ruggs spoke at a Hope for Prisoners event in Las Vegas, expressing regret and wishing the family could know 'the real Henry Ruggs.' He was sentenced in August 2023 after pleading guilty to felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter, and will be eligible for parole in August 2026.
Trending- 1 November 2, 2021: Henry Ruggs' fatal DUI crash in Las Vegas.
- 2 Day after crash: Raiders cut Henry Ruggs.
- 3 May 2023: Ruggs pleaded guilty to charges.
- 4 August 2023: Ruggs was sentenced to prison.
- 5 Monday night (prior to June 18, 2025): Ruggs spoke at Hope for Prisoners event and apologized.
- 6 August 2026: Ruggs becomes eligible for parole.
- Death of Tina Tintor and her dog.
- Henry Ruggs suffered minor injuries.
- Ruggs was cut by the Raiders.
- Ruggs pleaded guilty to felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter.
- Ruggs was sentenced to a three- to 10-year prison sentence.
- Ruggs is eligible for parole in August 2026.
- Public apology from Ruggs to Tintor's family.
What: Former NFL player Henry Ruggs apologized to the family of Tina Tintor, whom he killed in a DUI car crash, during a special release event.
When: Monday night (prior to June 18, 2025) at a Hope for Prisoners event. The crash occurred on November 2, 2021. He pleaded guilty in May 2023 and was sentenced in August 2023. Eligible for parole in August 2026.
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The crash occurred in Las Vegas.
Why: Ruggs expressed remorse and apologized for the pain and suffering caused by his actions, which resulted in the death of Tina Tintor and her dog due to driving under the influence and at excessive speeds.
How: Ruggs delivered his apology during a special release to attend a Hope for Prisoners event. The apology was captured in a video by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.