Nick Saban comments on Henry Ruggs III arrest, release
Alabama head coach Nick Saban commented on the arrest of his former star wide receiver Henry Ruggs III after he was released from the Las Vegas Raiders. The young Raiders’ star receiver was involved in a car accident that resulted in a death and was arrested on DUI charges.
Saban on Henry Ruggs III arrest
“Our thoughts and prayers certainly go out to all involved in this tragic situation, especially the victims,” stated Saban in his Wednesday press conference. “Our thoughts and prayers are certainly with them. But our thoughts and prayers are certainly with Henry, his family.
“This is something a lot of folks can learn from. A lot of players on our team. When we say challenge people to make good choices and decisions, do the right thing. Because sometimes the consequences can be devastating.
“And these consequences are probably going to be pretty devastating to Henry. We love him. We’re going to support him through it. But we also have a lot of compassion for the victims and our thoughts and prayers are also with them.”
Ruggs arrested on DUI charges
Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III faces DUI resulting in death charges stemming from a Tuesday crash. The former first-round draft pick also faces multiple felony charges after being released from a hospital into jail. 8 News Now, a Las Vegas CBS affiliate, has acquired new details from the fiery crash.
According to the report, Ruggs is accused of driving 156 miles per hour through a suburban area, miles away from the Las Vegas strip. His speedometer read 127 mph when airbags deployed. In addition, Ruggs blood alcohol level read .161, more than twice the legal limit. Police also found a loaded gun inside the car.
ESPN reported that Ruggs and one passenger were taken to the hospital with unspecified injuries. However, one woman and her dog died inside the other vehicle. Probation is not an option for a conviction of DUI causing death, in Nevada. The charge carries a possible sentence of between two and 20 years in prison. The possible sentence for reckless driving is between one and six years in prison, with probation possible.
On3’s James Fletcher III contributed to this article.