Henry Ruggs III seeks release on parole five years after deadly crash
Henry Ruggs III is seeking parole after serving three years of his sentence for a fatal DUI crash. He was convicted of killing a woman and her dog while driving under the influence at high speeds. Ruggs expressed remorse for his actions and hopes to return to the NFL despite his past.
- ▪Henry Ruggs III was sentenced to three to ten years in prison after a guilty plea in December 2023.
- ▪He killed Tina Tintor and her dog while driving at 156 mph under the influence of alcohol.
- ▪Ruggs is eligible for parole on August 5 and has initiated the process for his release.
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NFL Henry Ruggs III seeks release on parole five years after deadly crash By Erich Richter Published May 22, 2026, 5:14 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Former first-round pick Henry Ruggs III wants out from behind bars. The ex-NFL receiver, who was drafted with the 12th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, killed Tina Tintor and her dog while driving — at two times the legal limit while under the influence of alcohol — at 156 mph. Ruggs was sentenced to three to 10 years in a Nevada state prison following his guilty plea in December 2023. Henry Ruggs III is seeking parole after three years in prison. Getty Images Ruggs III becomes eligible for parole on Aug. 5 and has initiated the process to seek his release, AL.com reported.
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