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Henry Ruggs officially pleads guilty to 2021 DUI fatal car crash

by
Stephen M. Smith
May 10, 2023

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Henry Ruggs faced the music Wednesday in court.

As a former Alabama and NFL wide receiver, he officially pleaded guilty to driving under the influence in a 2021 fatal car crash that claimed the life of Tina Tintor and her dog. ESPN broke the story as Ruggs faces three to ten years in a Nevada state prison.

A judge has set his sentencing for Aug. 9.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.