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The Province
18-06-2025
- The Province
Ex-Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs apologizes to family of woman he killed while driving 244 km/h
Published Jun 18, 2025 • Last updated 6 hours ago • 1 minute read Former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs prepares to read a statement in court during sentencing at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. Photo by K.M. Cannon / AP 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. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Ruggs drove his sports car at speeds up to 156 mph (244 km/h) 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. Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks BC Lions National Basketball
Forbes
18-06-2025
- Forbes
Henry Ruggs Apologizes For His Deadly Actions At NonProfit Event
During a public speaking event for former and current prisoners held by a Las Vegas nonprofit called Hope for Prisoners, former NFL receiver Henry Ruggs issued a public apology to the family of Tina Tintor for his drunken driving accident four years ago that took the life of the 23-year-old Timor and her dog Max. 'I wish I could turn back the hands of time,' Ruggs said in a video shared 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 not only for being a part of that situation, but the fact that my face was always in the news so they have to constantly be reminded of the situation.' Due to receiving a special release, Ruggs was given the chance to speak to the public for the first time since his 2023 court sentencing. In November of 2021, authorities reported that Ruggs was driving his Corvette at the top speed of 156 miles per hour around 3:40 a.m. before crashing into the victim's SUV. The incident left Tintor and her dog trapped inside the burning vehicle which led to their eventual deaths. While testing his blood-alcohol level at the scene, it was revealed that Ruggs' level was at a 0.16 which was more than twice the Nevada legal limit. Ruggs pleaded guilty to one count of DUI resulting in death and one misdemeanor count of vehicular manslaughter in May 2023 following the accident. He was sentenced three to 10 years by the Clark County District Court with the possibility of parole on August 7, 2026. Ruggs admitted to the public that time locked away has been a 'humbling' experience and expressed an added motivation to resume life 'outside these walls'. As of last year, the former NFL receiver has been residing in a transitional housing unit less than a mile away from the Raiders' home stadium Allegiant Stadium. While the parents of Tintor didn't directly respond to Ruggs' recent apology, Tintor's uncle Pedja Komazec spoke on their behalf through a text message between he and the Las Vegas Review-Journal. 'I have a lot of things to say, but just to say a couple words is not enough,' Komazec said in a text Tuesday night,' Komazec said to the Review-Journal. Prior to his crime, Ruggs was a first-round selection in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders after a successful three-year stint with the Alabama Crimson Tide. In 20 career games, he accumulated 921 receiving yards and four touchdown receptions.
Fox News
18-06-2025
- Fox News
Henry Ruggs apologizes to victim's family during temporary release from prison
Former first-round draft pick Henry Ruggs was on a special release from prison on Tuesday to attend at Hope for Prisoners event in Las Vegas, just a few miles away from where he killed a woman while driving drunk at 156 mph. Ruggs was the 12th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, but just days after his 20th NFL game, he killed Tina Tintor and her dog in the fiery crash. Ruggs was sentenced to 3-10 years in prison in August 2023, with the possibility of parole in August 2026. Nearly four years after the fateful night, though, Ruggs offered an apology to Tintor's family at the event. "One, I wish I could turn back the hands of time," he said at the event, recorded 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 apologized at his sentencing hearing, adding that his behavior was "not a true reflection" of who he is. He pleaded guilty to felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. One of his former Raiders teammates, Josh Jacobs, said he's been training for a potential NFL return — he will be 27 when he has the opportunity to be up for parole. Ruggs, who was the Raiders' first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, was driving 156 mph in his Corvette, police say, when he crashed into Tintor's Toyota RAV4. Her gas tank ruptured due to the crash, and it resulted in her death as well as the death of her golden retriever, Max. When taken to the hospital for his own injuries, Ruggs' blood-alcohol content measured at 0.161, which is twice the legal limit in Nevada. Kiara Je'nai Kilgo-Washington, who was also in Ruggs' Corvette at the time of the crash, suffered injuries as well. The two had been spotted drinking at a nearby TopGolf, with the crash occurring at 3:39 a.m. local time. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Yahoo
Ex-Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs apologizes to family of woman he killed in car crash
Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III said he wishes he could "turn back the hands of time" while speaking at an event Tuesday about his 2021 drunk driving car crash that left a woman dead. Ruggs, 26, was granted special release from prison to speak at a Hope For Prisoners event, the group said in a Facebook post. He was sentenced to three to 10 years after he pleaded guilty in 2023 to a felony count of DUI resulting in death and misdemeanor manslaughter. The crash was the result of drunk driving and speeding and killed 23-year-old Tina Tintor. "It's an unfortunate situation that I'm sure we all wish we can make some choices again and turn back the hands of time," he said in a livestream of the event. "I never saw myself in that type of situation." Ruggs said he never planned on driving that night. Police said Ruggs was driving his Corvette at 156 mph while drunk when he crashed into Tintor's vehicle on Nov. 2, 2021. She died of thermal injuries after the car caught fire, the medical examiner's office said. Her dog also died in the crash. When asked what he would say to Tintor's family, Ruggs responded: "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 that my face is always in the news, my face is always in the newspaper, so they have to constantly be reminded of the situation," he continued. The former NFL athlete, who attended the University of Alabama, was drafted by the Raiders in 2020, but was dropped from the team hours after the crash. Ruggs said he would love the opportunity to play football again and would be open to returning to the Raiders. "I would love to come and go out gracefully," he said. "I don't feel like I ended on the terms that are meaningful to me and that I value." This article was originally published on
National Post
18-06-2025
- National Post
Ex-Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs apologizes to family of woman he killed while driving 244 km/h
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. Article content Ruggs drove his sports car at speeds up to 156 mph (244 km/h) in the city on Nov. 2, 2021, slamming into a vehicle that killed driver Tina Tintor and her dog, Max. Tintor was 23. Article content Article content Ruggs was asked at the event what he would say to Tintor's family. Article content '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.' Article content 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. Article content
