The Nevada Board of Parole is scheduled to consider releasing Ruggs.

[Rabidraider]

https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/nev ... ZDDy4Pr98L

[Rabidraider]

I wonder if he would still be under any kind of NFL suspension should he be released.

[Corleone]

It definitely doesn't sit right with me that an NFL player can recklessly kill someone, do a few years and then become a multi-millionaire again. If he gets out, I hope nobody signs him (slim chance I know).

[Viper]

After watching him talk in his video, he seems remorseful and sincere. However, that is a stain that will plague him to the end. Anyone’s guess if he can still contribute in the league but, there is no room for him here and it doesn’t matter if he’s All Pro material. Sadly, that page has been turned. There are more options to be had elsewhere.

[Attyla]

It definitely doesn't sit right with me that an NFL player can recklessly kill someone, do a few years and then become a multi-millionaire again. If he gets out, I hope nobody signs him (slim chance I know).

He needs to be denied parole. I am all for second chances, but I am also for second chances once your actions have had sufficient penalty. 3 years for two lives? Not even close to the scales being balanced.

[RunOverByHubbard]

I may have some liberal and libertarian views on some aspects of how this society should operate but when I comes to crime, I don't have many such views. With apologies to those who have had a DUI, I see what he did was reckless, irresponsible, immature, and in fact, criminal behavior. If he had just totaled his and her car and killed the dog, that would be one thing but....If I am her family and other loved ones, I would be at the parole hearing and ask him to be kept in jail longer no matter how sorry he is.

[CWood24]

Having seen the after effects of what scum like Ruggs cause personally then i still wont change my mind on the death penalty isn't enough for people like him

Since that’s off the table then he should be serving enough time to where he wont ever be able to have a life

[RickRyb]

And if the family finds Ruggs remorseful and forgive him?

[ALLRAIDERWORLD21]

The kid made a terrible choice that resulted in a horrific fatal accident that took the lives of a young woman and her dog, and left her family with unimaginable loss. Some people may eventually forgive him, while many never will, and that’s something Ruggs himself will have to live with for the rest of his life.

That said, he’s not a premeditated murderer or lifelong violent criminal who society needs to fear going on some future crime spree. From a parole board standpoint, the biggest concern would probably be whether he has truly addressed the reckless behavior and alcohol-related decisions that caused the tragedy in the first place.

Beyond prison time, he lost his NFL career during his prime, millions of dollars, and permanently damaged his reputation and legacy. If another team ever decides to give him a second chance someday, I’d hope he uses that platform to support victims’ causes, help families impacted by drunk driving, and speak to young people about the consequences of bad decisions and alcohol abuse.

Personally, I’m not against him eventually getting another chance in life. But from a football standpoint, I don’t think the Raiders need that baggage right now. And realistically, I don’t even know what parole restrictions would look like regarding travel or leaving the state.

[ALLRAIDERWORLD21]

I may have some liberal and libertarian views on some aspects of how this society should operate but when I comes to crime, I don't have many such views. With apologies to those who have had a DUI, I see what he did was reckless, irresponsible, immature, and in fact, criminal behavior. If he had just totaled his and her car and killed the dog, that would be one thing but....If I am her family and other loved ones, I would be at the parole hearing and ask him to be kept in jail longer no matter how sorry he is.

Sorry but if your drunk ass kills my dog, you're getting the John Wick treatment..

[Attyla]

And if the family finds Ruggs remorseful and forgive him?

When a victim's family does impact statements to push for denial of parole, the general consensus is that the statements carry a lot of weight in the decision. But to my knowledge her family has never even had a word with Ruggs directly to determine if he is remorseful. Forgiveness can happen without direct contact. Determination of remorse comes with direct conversation face to face.

That said, 3 years for a criminal act vs the lives that act took? Scales are not balanced. I know that was the deal that was made because of mishandling of the evidence but had that not happened he would have done a minimum of a lot longer sentence. Personally, I would have him do the max of the sentence he got on a technicality.

She literally burned to death, so did the dog. From my understanding it is one of the most horrific ways of dying. And he caused that.

[NoThanksSir]

I believe in forgiveness and 2nd chances but I think 3 years for what he did is not enough. I certainly don't think he should be given the opportunity to be a rich football player again. 2nd chances don't mean you get to go back to the way things were. That poor girl's family can't do that. His 2nd chance should be carving out a humble honest life in relative obscurity.

[RunOverByHubbard]

I am not against him getting another chance in life. I am against him returning to any part of an NFL football life. No way he should step foot on a field again and make money off of it. This is not just hie "prime" years I am talking about.

[RunOverByHubbard]

Sorry but if your drunk ass kills my dog, you're getting the John Wick treatment..

I have never seen a John Wick movie, but I own two dogs and love them a lot. Two cats and a rabbit too. But yes, I was kind of saying in theory if he just killed the dog, some jail time, probation and one year missed off of football income might have been enough. And compensation to the owner of the dog although Fido can never be brought back.

[raidersince63]

Since the crime he is in prison was not intentional and/or premeditated, I believe it should be left up to the family since they are the ones who suffered most. If they believe he's paid his debt, turn him loose. But if they do not, they can say, "See ya at the next scheduled parole hearing."