Henry Ruggs III involved in serious car accident (Update: To be charged with DUI resulting in death)

[Bamabuzzard]

I'm not sure how he can't be found guilty of either of these.

LINK

 

[Bamaatthebeach]

The article above says that Ruggs is 27. That can't be right, can it? He was in the 2017 class.

 

[crimsonaudio]

The article above says that Ruggs is 27. That can't be right, can it? He was in the 2017 class.

He's 22.

 

[Bama9001]

He's 22.

Maybe he gets some consideration as a youthful offender but probably not much. This is just a terrible situation with no good outcome possible.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Maybe he gets some consideration as a youthful offender but probably not much. This is just a terrible situation with no good outcome possible.

I know it was his choice to act stupidly and horribly end that poor woman's life, but I don't hate Ruggs. No one wins here. Sad all around.

 

[Bama_N_Va]

I know it was his choice to act stupidly and horribly end that poor woman's life, but I don't hate Ruggs. No one wins here. Sad all around.

Exactly, no one wins here!!!! Completely avoidable though...

 

[Bamabuzzard]

This is from a Raiders board discussing salary cap money. A guy posted the below link and a snippet of the article discussing Ruggs more than likely "voided" contract. By the time his lawyers get paid, and all the other outstanding debt he probably owes, he will be broke.

Ruggs Contract

The Raiders will almost certainly look to void the remainder of Ruggs's contract. The receiver had signed a four-year, $16.67 million deal that was fully guaranteed.
However, the team can void both the remainder of the deal and a portion of the signing bonus due to his conduct. If the Raiders do void the contract, they'll recoup
$5.76 million of future salary guarantees, per Spotrac. They'll also likely try and recover some or all of his $6.18 million signing bonus. All together, Ruggs will only
receive about $4.73 million from his contract, missing out on close to 72% of the total.

 

[CoolBreeze]

This is from a Raiders board discussing salary cap money. A guy posted the below link and a snippet of the article discussing Ruggs more than likely "voided" contract. By the time his lawyers get paid, and all the other outstanding debt he probably owes, he will be broke.

Ruggs Contract

At least he is alive. There is something good that can come of this and I can only hope that Henry humbles himself and takes the right path.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

At least he is alive. There is something good that can come of this and I can only hope that Henry humbles himself and takes the right path.

Agreed, but unfortunately, all of this comes with someone needlessly having to lose their life. A very sad situation all the way around.

 

[CHATTBRIT]

Here is a young man who has been paid millions of dollars and had a great future playing football. Unfortunately, he was just not mature enough to handle it all and purchased a flashy sports car, drank to excess, and the combination was lethal. I believe his lack of judgment will be costly both monetarily and time. I pray for him, his family, and especially for the family of the young lady who lost her life.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

Here is a young man who has been paid millions of dollars and had a great future playing football. Unfortunately, he was just not mature enough to handle it all and purchased a flashy sports car, drank to excess, and the combination was lethal. I believe his lack of judgment will be costly both monetarily and time. I pray for him, his family, and especially for the family of the young lady who lost her life.

I think you're right about costing him time. I have a feeling (and I may end up being wrong) that Ruggs is going to get significant time (20 years or more) for this. I to pray for him, his family, and all of those whose life this impacted. A LOT of lessons to be learned in this sad situation.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Update:

New date set for Henry Ruggs III’s preliminary hearing

The former Alabama standout is facing charges from a fatal traffic accident.

www.al.com

 

[tideindc]

I think you're right about costing him time. I have a feeling (and I may end up being wrong) that Ruggs is going to get significant time (20 years or more) for this. I to pray for him, his family, and all of those whose life this impacted. A LOT of lessons to be learned in this sad situation.

In the DC area a first offense DUI resulting in death is normally around 10 yrs, give or take. Such a horrible tragedy …sickening to think about.

 

[B1GTide]

In the DC area a first offense DUI resulting in death is normally around 10 yrs, give or take. Such a horrible tragedy …sickening to think about.

About the same here, but add the speed that he was driving and he would get more.

 

[Bama9001]

Did Ruggs complete his eligibility at Bama and/or complete his degree? If so, what was his degree in? I expect him to get at least 10 years so wondering if he has anything but football he can use to restart his life when he gets out.

 

[JohnD]

Did Ruggs complete his eligibility at Bama and/or complete his degree? If so, what was his degree in? I expect him to get at least 10 years so wondering if he has anything but football he can use to restart his life when he gets out.

He was at Bama 3 years.

 

[Crimson1967]

If he so desires, I’d imagine he could further his education while in prison.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

Blood alcohol test results will be allowed in court as evidence for prosecution. This isn't going to end well for Ruggs. But, he did it to himself.

Ex-Raider Ruggs' BAC to be allowed as evidence

A Las Vegas judge ruled on Tuesday that results from blood alcohol tests can be used as evidence in the case against former Raiders WR Henry Ruggs III, charged in a fiery car crash that killed a woman and her dog last November.

www.espn.com

 

[JustNeedMe81]

Left out this:

Ruggs awaits a preliminary hearing -- now set for Sept. 7 -- to determine whether he will stand trial in state court. That hearing has been rescheduled four times -- the latest postponement coming last month.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Blood alcohol test results will be allowed in court as evidence for prosecution. This isn't going to end well for Ruggs. But, he did it to himself.

Ex-Raider Ruggs' BAC to be allowed as evidence

A Las Vegas judge ruled on Tuesday that results from blood alcohol tests can be used as evidence in the case against former Raiders WR Henry Ruggs III, charged in a fiery car crash that killed a woman and her dog last November.

www.espn.com

I know he was one of ours, but he deserves prison time for this. No slap on the wrist. He was reckless careless and stupid. Hopefully he learns from this.