Henry Ruggs III Appeals for Early Parole in Nevada

Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III has appealed to the Nevada Board of Parole for early release, marking a pivotal step as he approaches his first eligibility for parole three years into a prison sentence for a fatal drunk driving crash.

Ruggs appeared before the parole board earlier this week via video conference from the Northern Nevada Correctional Center. The board is expected to reach a decision by June 14. If granted, his earliest possible parole date would be August 5.

In November 2021, Ruggs’ Corvette, traveling at 127 miles per hour, collided with a vehicle driven by 23-year-old Tina Tintor, resulting in her death and the death of her dog. Authorities reported Ruggs’ blood alcohol content was measured at 0.161 percent, twice the legal limit in Nevada. He pleaded guilty in May 2023 to driving under the influence resulting in death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. As part of a plea agreement, he was sentenced later that year to a term of three to ten years in prison.

Addressing the parole board, Ruggs stated, “Not a minute goes by where I don’t think of the pain I caused her family, her friends and the Las Vegas community.” He added, “I’m a...