Leonard Little did the same thing and got a measly 4 years probation and suspended only 8 games

What about the "ruined life" of the victim who is dead because of his negligent behavior?

All I can say is I sincerely hope you arent a parent. This type of attitude is everything that is wrong in this country. Your child spits in his teacher's face and comes home to zero consequence or zero type of authority type of parent. Play stupid games win stupid prizes. A 23 year old girl lost her life because of that shit bag. He deserves everything he has coming his way.

Not one to stir the pot but the Chargers have been the bigger threat since day one.

This whole terrible nightmare was absolutely caused by his irresponsible decision to drive while intoxicated. He should pay a dear price, and no matter what that price might be in time, dollars or emotional and mental upheaval, he must acknowledge in his heart that it’s unquestionably true that the price he will pay can never in any way be compared to the price his victim paid and that her loved ones will continue to pay.

He owes.

Still, I feel horrible for this young man. We know that reasoning and coping skills aren’t fully developed at his age. This is especially true of males. It’s particularly true of celebrated personalities. Now he has ended a person’s life needlessly, and he’s irretrievably altered the entire nature of his existence.

Yes, people who drink and drive tend to be serial offenders. Yes, we must protect ourselves and we must set standards for others. But we cannot lose our humanity in retribution. We must protect Ruggs as well as punish him.

I don't know all of the facts regarding this. But people are actually arguing that there should be no punishment for killing someone while driving drunk now?

Agreed, but I haven't seen anyone yet advocating life in prison or the death penalty. He does need to spend time behind bars (not the ones that serve alcohol) though. He should not get off with a slap on the wrist either. Vick spent time in prison for dog fighting. If Ruggs does not that say a lot about society and what lives they truly feel are valuable.

he should be punished the same as anyone else would be in the same situation. Not made an example of and not let off easy because he can play ball. The same as any other American.

Ultimately what may have the biggest bearing will be whether or not the injuries that Ruggs sustained himself are career altering. Let's assume none of it is. If that's the case he'll probably do 2 years in prison. After all the trial stuff and him getting out, he'll be 24-25. A year of physical training and rehab to get ready. Do the media tour of changed man, new life, etc. Get on a team at age 26 for league minimum that will be what...$1 million? Play well and get a few contracts in the low millions that pay him into his 30s for a full years. If money is managed well he retires comfortably by the time he's 35.

It's a helluva lot better than most people who kill a person while driving drunk have it.

Hell no. Prison!

IMHO, it would be a travesty if he doesn’t do substantial time in prison.

As long as I’m in here, I’ll say that there are hidden victims in addition to the deceased and her loved ones. The people close to Ruggs must be devastated. I’m sure they have no idea what to think or do or say at this moment. I hope they will have access to the support they’ll need.

So much devastation generated in a split second.

Hope she died of smoke inhalation because burning to death is a really bad way to go.

Of course there should be punishment but the people calling for him to crucified need to relax.

He didn't go out with the intention of killing this kid, it happened due to an unfortunate decision a man made when he was highly intoxicated. This isn't a first-degree murder case and it shouldn't be treated as such.

Riggs really took being a Raider to heart. He will surely have a home field advantage in prison.

Yup. Everyone tries to make every argument binary.

Its possible to realize the main victim here is the young lady who is dead and also understand the heartbreak that both families are going through. Rugg's mom didn't cause this, or his daughter who is too young to know but will eventually.

1 life ended 1 life ruined and 2 families hurting over something that didn't have to happen. :shake:

I feel really bad for the victim, doesn't mean I cant feel some empathy for Ruggs and his family as well. And he will and should go to prison.