"To the parents and family of Ms. Tintor, I sincerely apologize for the pain and suffering my actions the morning of Nov. 2, 2021 have caused you, your family and those who knew Ms. Tina and Max," he said.
"I let my family, my teammates and those who believed in me down with my actions and hurt so many."
He added that there was "no excuse" for his actions.
A statement from Tintor's family was also read inside the courtroom ... before the judge made her ruling. Ruggs was then immediately remanded into custody.
NOVEMBER 2021
THE AFTERMATH TMZSports.