Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III will remain incarcerated following the denial of his parole request by the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners on Thursday.

Ruggs, selected as the 12th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, sought early parole less than five years after the tragic incident where he killed 23-year-old Tina Tintor in a high-speed crash in Las Vegas. On November 2, 2021, authorities reported that Ruggs reached speeds of up to 156 mph in his Corvette before colliding with Tintor's vehicle.

He pleaded guilty to:

• One count of driving under the influence resulting in death (felony)
• One count of vehicular manslaughter (misdemeanor)

According to the Nevada Department of Corrections, Ruggs was first eligible for parole on August 5, 2026, but his application was denied. His sentence ranges from three to ten years in prison, with another opportunity for parole three months before his August 24, 2027 mandatory release date.

Ruggs' attorneys, David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld, expressed their continued sorrow for Tintor's family in a statement. They emphasized that there is "overwhelming evidence" of Ruggs accepting responsibility and engaging in community outreach and DUI prevention efforts while incarcerated.

During public comments at a Hope for Prisoners group meeting in 2025, Ruggs expressed remorse, stating, "I wish I could turn back the hands of time... I sincerely apologize for just being a part of that situation." He conveyed a desire for Tintor's family to know the real Henry Ruggs, rather than the one associated with the tragic events.