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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
Toronto Sun
18-06-2025
- Toronto Sun
Ex-Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs apologizes to family of woman he killed while driving 244 km/h
Published Jun 18, 2025 • Last updated 1 minute 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. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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 Don't have an account? Create Account 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. NHL Columnists Editorial Cartoons Toronto Maple Leafs Sunshine Girls
Fox Sports
18-06-2025
- Fox Sports
Former Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs apologizes to family of woman he killed while driving 156 mph
Associated Press 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: recommended in this topic
New York Post
18-06-2025
- New York Post
Henry Ruggs says he was ‘escaping from something' in apology to family of woman he killed while driving 156 MPH
Former Las Vegas Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs is seeking forgiveness 21 months into his prison sentence after killing a woman while driving 156 mph in November 2021. Ruggs, who was sentenced to three-to-10 years in prison in August 2023, was driving under the influence at two times the legal limit when he killed Tina Tintor and her dog in a fiery crash. 'One, I wish I could turn back the hands of time,' Ruggs said on special release while attending a Hope for Prisoners event, posted by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. 'I would love for them to meet the real Henry Ruggs and not the one who was escaping from something. Advertisement 3 Mugshot of Henry Ruggs III. Getty Images '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. I would just tell them that I deeply apologize for all of that.' Ruggs pleaded guilty in May 2023 to felony DUI causing death, as well as misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter, and was sentenced that August. Advertisement The 26-year-old is eligible for parole in August 2026 and had been working last year at the Nevada Governor's Mansion in Carson City through a 'trusty program,' where he was making $2.50 an hour, the local CBS outlet reported in 2024. Trusty inmates are described as 'limited potential to misbehave and represent a low risk to escape.' Ruggs will be 27 when he is given the chance to make parole. 3 Henry Ruggs talks about his regrets after having spent 21 months in prison. @VinnyBonsignore/X Advertisement The former 2020 first-round draft pick had tantalizing speed while playing for Alabama, running a 4.27-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. He tallied 50 catches for 921 yards in one-plus season before the tragic night that he killed the 23-year-old Tintor. 3 Henry Ruggs killed a woman and her dog after going 156 MPH. Getty Images It is unclear if Ruggs will face additional punishment from the NFL once he is released from prison.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Yahoo
Henry Ruggs, former Raiders first-round pick, apologizes to family of woman he killed in 2021 car crash
Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs apologized to the family of the woman he killed in a 2021 car crash. Ruggs — who was on special release to attend an event in Las Vegas — said at the event he wished he could "turn back the hands of time" and prevent the fatal crash. Ruggs made those comments while attending Hope for Prisoners, which aims to help formerly incarcerated individuals adjust after leaving prison. In a video from the event, Ruggs apologized to Tina Tintor's family and said he felt bad the family has to be reminded of the crash every time Ruggs is in the news, per the Las Vegas Review-Journal. "I wish I could turn back the hands of time. 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. Be reminded of me. Those memories have to continue to rise because of all of the fame and notoriety that I have. "I would just tell them that I deeply apologize for just being a part of that. And I wish that they could meet the real Henry Ruggs and not the one who was just running away from everything." Advertisement Ruggs, now 26, was arrested in 2021 after being involved in a fatal car crash. Ruggs was reportedly going 156 mph when his car crashed into Tintor's car, killing her and her dog. Tintor was 23. Ruggs posted a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit and was charged with DUI resulting in death. In 2023, Ruggs accepted a plea deal and received three to 10 years in prison. After receiving his sentence, Ruggs apologized to Tintor's family, saying, "My actions are not a true reflection of me." The crash came in the middle of Ruggs' second season with the Raiders. Ruggs, a first-round pick by the team in the 2020 NFL Draft, played in 20 games in the league, catching 50 passes for 921 yards and 4 touchdowns. He was released by the Raiders shortly after the crash.
