Henry Ruggs released by LA Raiders after fatal crash

Las Vegas Raiders has released Henry Ruggs III after he was arrested following a fatal car crash in which one woman died – and a dog was also killed.

Raiders wide receiver Ruggs is due to appear in court on Wednesday (3 November) on multiple felony charges following the incident in Las Vegas.

Ruggs was with a female passenger at the time, who remains in hospital, and  "showed signs of impairment" when police arrived at the scene, according to a statement.

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