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Ex-Raider Ruggs takes plea deal

Former Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs leaves court on Tuesday in Las Vegas.

Ty O'Neil, Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Ex-Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs told a judge Tuesday he will admit that he drove drunk at speeds up to 156 mph, causing a fiery crash that killed a woman. His plea deal is expected to send the 24-year-old first-round NFL draft pick to state prison for three to 10 years.

Ruggs waived a long-delayed preliminary hearing with the agreement to admit that he drove under the influence of alcohol causing death, a felony, his lawyers said.