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Ex-NFL player Henry Ruggs denied parole in fatal DUI crash

11 June 2026 16:36

Ex-NFL player Henry Ruggs was denied parole by the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners on Thursday, nearly five years after a fatal DUI crash in Las Vegas. - Ruggs drove at 156 mph and had a blood-alcohol level of 0.16, twice the legal limit.

- The crash killed Tina Tintor and her dog Max on November 2, 2021. - Ruggs pleaded guilty in 2023 and was sentenced to 3-10 years in prison.

- His next parole hearing is set before August 24, 2027. The board's decision reflects ongoing accountability for the tragic incident, with Ruggs' attorneys expressing disappointment.

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