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Parole Board Denies Release for Ex-Raiders Wide Receiver Henry Ruggs III
6/12/2026, 1:29:29 AM
Background and Crash Details
On Nov 2, 2021, former Raiders WR Henry Ruggs III drove a Chevrolet Corvette at speeds up to 156 mph, colliding with Tina Tintor’s Toyota RAV4 and killing her and her dog Max. Police said the RAV4 was propelled 571 ft and caught fire. Ruggs’ blood-alcohol concentration was 0.16 % (twice Nevada’s limit). He pleaded guilty in May 2023 to DUI causing death and vehicular manslaughter, receiving a three-to-ten-year sentence with mandatory parole set for Aug 24, 2027.
Timeline
Sources differ on impact speed—156 mph versus 127 mph. Parole eligibility also varies: one report cites earliest eligibility as Aug 2026, another says the next hearing is three months before Aug 2027. Key dates: crash Nov 2, 2021; guilty plea May 2023; sentencing Aug 2023; parole denial June 11, 2026; next hearing scheduled three months before the Aug 2027 release date (some sources cite earliest eligibility as Aug 2026).
Data Summary
Reported speed ranged from 127 mph to 156 mph; BAC was 0.16 %. Sentence spans three to ten years. Victim: Tina Tintor, 23, and dog Max. Ruggs played 20 NFL games (50 catches, 921 yards, 4 TDs), drafted No. 12 overall in 2020, and earned a B.S. in commerce and business administration at Alabama while incarcerated.
Official Statements & Responses
David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld said they remain grieved for the Tintor family and are disappointed by the denial, noting Ruggs’ acceptance of responsibility and DUI-prevention work. Commissioner Sandy Schmitt cited Ruggs’ prison programs as mitigating but followed the guideline to parole at the first or second hearing. Clark County chief deputy district attorney Eric Bauman thanked the board, saying the ruling moves the case toward justice. Kathi Baker said the next eligibility window is three months before the mandatory release date.
Criticism & Opposition
Tina Tintor’s mother Mirjana Komazec said, “It’s still hard,” and the family declined further comment. The NFL declined comment. Advocacy groups cite the case as a reminder of DUI dangers.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on impact speed—156 mph versus 127 mph. Parole eligibility also varies: one report cites earliest eligibility as Aug 2026, another says the next hearing is three months before Aug 2027.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Mr. Ruggs, and our office, continue to feel the grief and loss suffered by Ms. Tintor's family,” — David Chesnoff, attorney
- “I'm hoping that you will allow me the privilege of parole so I can prove myself to everyone,” — Henry Ruggs III
- “It's still hard,” — Mirjana Komazec, mother of Tina Tintor
- “We're trying to be the No. 1 advocate [against] DUI, drunk driving,” — Vincent Sanders, mentor
What’s Next
Ruggs remains incarcerated and will appear before the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners again in the window preceding his Aug 2027 mandatory release. The board’s forthcoming decision will determine whether he serves the full term or is granted parole.
