Henry Ruggs III breaks silence for first time after deadly crash that killed Tina Tintor during his jail release

Henry Ruggs III, a former NFL wide receiver, was again seen in public after being quickly released from jail. This occurred nearly four years after he crashed his car while drunk in Las Vegas, killing a 23 year old woman and her dog.

Henry Ruggs III's public appearance surprised many since this was the first time he spoke publicly since being sentenced. At that time spent talking to members of the media, Henry Ruggs III’s, who is now 26, used it as an opportunity to make a public apology to the victim's family. After his media time, he went back into the jail quietly to continue serving time.

Henry Ruggs III speaks at Las Vegas event during short release from jail

On June 14, 2025, Henry Ruggs III was released from jail for just over 4 hours to speak at the "Hope for Prisoners" event at the Billy Walters Center for Second Chances in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The event helps mine previously incarcerated or previously incarcerated people seeking to rebuild their lives after being released from prison.

During the program, Henry Ruggs lll spoke from the stage concerning the fatal crash. The incident took place on the 2nd day of November in 2021 when Henry Ruggs lll went at a high rate of speed, collided with the rear of another vehicle that soon afterwards would see 23-year-old Tina Tintor and her dog die in.

In Henry Ruggs lll’s statement he said "If I could build a time machine and go back in time, I would. I want her family to know who I really am — not the guy who made this bad choice." He continued, "I am so sorry for what I did. I know when her loved ones see news of me or my name it has to bring them pain. And that hurts me too."

Tina Tintor’s mother responds after emotional apology from Henry Ruggs III

The fatal crash occurred in a Las Vegas neighborhood with a speed limit of 45 mph. However, Henry Ruggs lll’s vehicle was traveling 150 mph.

Testing Henry Ruggs lll’s blood alcohol level will show he had also been drinking. His blood alcohol level was 0.16%, double the legal limit in Nevada.

The mother of Tina sent a brief message after the court case stating "We hope Henry Ruggs gets to watch his daughter grow up. And perhaps something good can come from this pain." in May 2023. Henry Ruggs lll would plead guilty to felony DUI and manslaughter and be sentenced to 3 to 10 years in prison.Also Read: Fastest Wide Receivers In NFL Combine History: Top 5 Record-Breaking 40-Yard Dash Times