Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was denied parole Thursday by the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners. He will remain in prison following the decision.
Ruggs, the 12th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, sought parole less than five years after pleading guilty to driving under the influence resulting in death and vehicular manslaughter. The charges stemmed from a Nov. 2, 2021, crash in Las Vegas in which he reached speeds of up to 156 mph before striking a vehicle and killing 23-year-old Tina Tintor.
His sentence ranges from three to 10 years. Ruggs was first eligible for parole on Aug. 5, 2026, but the request was denied. He will have another opportunity to appear before the parole board three months before his Aug. 24, 2027, mandatory parole release date.
"Mr. Ruggs, and our office, continue to feel the grief and loss suffered by Ms. Tintor's family," said his attorneys, David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld, in a statement. Ruggs has participated in community outreach and DUI prevention efforts while in custody.
