💬 Ruggs III will be eligible for parole in 10 months.

[rick4bama]

My question is should he be release? I have right now mix about if he should or shouldn't.

 

[Justneedme81]

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My question is should he be release? I have right now mix about if he should or shouldn't.

Henry is doing everything in power to do what's he's required and his appearance at an event earlier this year .. his apology was sincere and I think he's continuing to be on the track to return back to society. I don't see anything reason for him not to be paroled.

 

[alabama mike]

He still has to be granted approval from the parole board. If he continues to do what is expected of him and meets all of his requirements, I do think he deserves a second chance at some point. I would be very interested to see what the victims family has to say about the possibility of parole.

 

[Rolltide24]

His sentence was 3-10, so he very likely could be released. Pretty light sentence, but if it were me, I’d be thankful it’s light. If that’s the normal sentence, then he should be treated no differently.

His 40 time is irrelevant in that post, what, the 27’s match up? More relevant is his speed of 156mph while intoxicated. How many on here have ever hit 156mph? Imagine that on a street with traffic signals. And imagine that while drunk. Hard to contemplate.

 

[Justneedme81]

His sentence was 3-10, so he very likely could be released. Pretty light sentence, but if it were me, I’d be thankful it’s light. If that’s the normal sentence, then he should be treated no differently.

His 40 time is irrelevant in that post, what, the 27’s match up? More relevant is his speed of 156mph while intoxicated. How many on here have ever hit 156mph? Imagine that on a street with traffic signals. And imagine that while drunk. Hard to contemplate.

............. What? That's .. ummm okay.

 

[tide92]

Nope. Shouldn't be released. He should do the max. It would be nice if it was left to the victim's family to decide.

 

[Justneedme81]

He still has to be granted approval from the parole board. If he continues to do what is expected of him and meets all of his requirements, I do think he deserves a second chance at some point. I would be very interested to see what the victims family has to say about the possibility of parole.

I don't think you'll hear them saying anything about that until parole board.

Based on the article: Henry Ruggs III now incarcerated 1 mile from where he played for the Raiders

He's in transitional housing facility and from what I see, he's on track to be paroled next August...provided he continued to meet all conditions.

 

[BamaFan615]

I’m sure Ruggs has a quality legal team helping him out.

I have mixed emotions about this…the video of him sitting in the street as the victims car is engulfed in flames was not a good look.

I think he will ultimately get another shot at the NFL. They’ve already put it out there as a possibility.

 

[tide92]

Leonard Little was in a similar incident years ago. His sentencing was absolutely disgusting. Keep in mind, he was driving drunk too and killed someone.

"Leonard Little was sentenced to a 90-day workhouse term, four years of probation, and 1,000 hours of community service with a drunken driving group. He also served an initial eight-game NFL suspension for the incident."

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

IMO, the victim’s family should have a say if he’s released this early. But if he is, he should be required to work with a significant portion of his salary going towards the victim’s family. I haven’t really kept up with the case, but I’d imagine they sued him and this would be court ordered anyway depending on the amount and what he already had in his account(s). It would be helpful if Ruggs to all involved if Ruggs eagerly agreed to the conditions and also used his “free” time to talk to youth about poor decisions. Obviously, lengthy and stringent probation parameters would need to be agreed to as well.

 

[BamaFan334]

Hard for me to fathom losing a child to a selfish asshole and not wanna kill them myself. This is where I am extremely weak in the eyes of our Lord, because vengeance is more my cup of tea over forgiveness. I don't care if they are beloved by the public and had "one moment of a bad decision", it would extremely tough for me to let that person survive. I know I need to get better in this regard, but losing a kid has to be the worst fear of anyone calling themself a parent.

I want to add one more thing about Ruggs and anyone wanting to say "he's paid his price". The guy went on Gameday and out on the field every game at Alabama and said a prayer for the friend he lost in...you guessed it... in a car wreck. When you put on a show like he did and garnered that attention, but still went out and did what he did are we certain it won't happen again or that anyone is changed? Not saying I want him locked up for life and no shot at redemption, but for all those willing to let him walk after a minimal sentence, let's have an honest chat about the whole thing.

 

[bamaledge]

Hard for me to fathom losing a child to a selfish asshole and not wanna kill them myself. This is where I am extremely weak in the eyes of our Lord, because vengeance is more my cup of tea over forgiveness. I don't care if they are beloved by the public and had "one moment of a bad decision", it would extremely tough for me to let that person survive. I know I need to get better in this regard, but losing a kid has to be the worst fear of anyone calling themself a parent.

I want to add one more thing about Ruggs and anyone wanting to say "he's paid his price". The guy went on Gameday and out on the field every game at Alabama and said a prayer for the friend he lost in...you guessed it... in a car wreck. When you put on a show like he did and garnered that attention, but still went out and did what he did are we certain it won't happen again or that anyone is changed? Not saying I want him locked up for life and no shot at redemption, but for all those willing to let him walk after a minimal sentence, let's have an honest chat about the whole thing.

I’m with you on this!!!!
I’m not a mean person. My first thought is always leave me alone and I’ll do the same, BUT, if that was my child that he killed, he would be better off staying where he’s at because I would go straight to hell with the things I would think of to do to him and it ain’t just straight up killing him!

 

[bamatommy]

Too often in our country, people get off easy for rotten behavior.

 

[UAgrad93]

The victims family should no doubt have a say at any parole hearing. Should he be granted parole, as @Brandon Van de Graaff stated, almost any new income should go to the victims family, regardless if it’s football or working at Walmart.

 

[Rolltide24]

............. What? That's .. ummm okay.

What part wasn’t clear?

 

[mando]

He still has to be granted approval from the parole board. If he continues to do what is expected of him and meets all of his requirements, I do think he deserves a second chance at some point. I would be very interested to see what the victims family has to say about the possibility of parole.

Disagree he deserves a 2nd chance. The victim deserved to live. In life you can be forgiven but consequences do not go away. Maybe the family shows forgiveness and grace but grace is not something you deserve.

 

[OldPlayer]

Henry is doing everything in power to do what's he's required and his appearance at an event earlier this year .. his apology was sincere and I think he's continuing to be on the track to return back to society. I don't see anything reason for him not to be paroled.

There is a trend that convicted felons don’t get parole on the first attempt. Sentences are often minimal and many want the justice system to impose harsher sentences. If a sentence is already in place, denying parole is a way to send a message.

 

[EasyTider]

Any chance a team signs him should he be paroled? That would be a bold move. Would he face suspension from the league?

 

[TerryP]

He's walking through the shadows of the valley of death and some think he's not going to pay enough.

 

[Krimson]

He's walking through the shadows of the valley of death and some think he's not going to pay enough.

I hope I'm never involved in this on either side but it makes me wonder how both sides feel. Does he believe he's paid for his crime? Does the victim's family? If the family is gracious and asks for him to be paroled should he be? If the family isn't and wants him to serve the max, should he? What plays the biggest part in the boards decision?