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Henry Ruggs Pleads Guilty to 2021 Car

Incident
By Jorden Hampton May 2, 2023

Former NFL Wide Receiver Henry Rugg's case continues. According to Rugg's attorneys, Ruggs

will plead guilty to his 2021 car crash that killed a woman and her dog.

Rugg's case will be tried as a felony. Ruggs will plead guilty to a DUI and misdemeanor

manslaughter. Ruggs faces three to ten years in prison according to NBC affiliate KSNV of Las

Vegas.

Ruggs was released by the Las Vegas after the car accident. Ruggs was driving 165 miles per

hour and struck 23-year-old Tina Tintor's car. Ruggs was driving a Corvette.

Tintor died due to thermal injuries after her car caught fire.

Ruggs is set to appear in court on May 10 according to online court records.

Ruggs was a first-round pick in 2020. Ruggs finished his NFL career with 50 catches, 921

receiving yards and four touchdowns.

Rugg's situation shows how important life is outside of football. People need to learn from

Rugg's actions and make smart decisions on the road.

Henry Ruggs (gridironheroics.com)

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