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Ex-NFL Star Henry Ruggs III Hires Paris Hilton's Criminal Lawyer Following Car Crash That Killed 23-Year-Old Woman

Nov. 4 2021, Published 1:20 p.m. ET

Fired Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III has hired a hotshot lawyer to fight the criminal charges expected to be brought over the car crash that killed a 23-year-old.

The former NFL star has brought on attorney prominent Vegas attorney David Chesnoff to defend him in court.

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Chesnoff is well-known in Sin City for representing various celebrities who end up in trouble. He famously helped Paris Hilton avoid jail time after she was busted for cocaine possession in 2010.

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Paris was the passenger in a car driven by her then-boyfriend Cy Waits when it was pulled over by cops. Her BF was arrested for DUI and she was taken into custody. During a search, they found a baggie of white powder that tested positive for cocaine.

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The attorney helped Paris avoid time behind bars and helped convince the judge to sentence her to probation.

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Chesnoff has also represented David Copperfield, Suge Knight and Vince Neil.

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