For the first time in 15 months, Reggie Rucker is a free man.
On Friday, he spoke exclusively with Channel 3s Andrew Horansky about his time in federal prison and the one thing that humbled him most.
I suffered a lot. Ive lost a lot, he said.
In late 2016, Rucker was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for embezzlement, yet he only ended up serving 15 months.
He was recognized on the inside by Browns and Steelers fans alike, but says he often thought about his wife.
Lying in those cots, you know, you think, you know she didnt deserve what you did and she often spoke to you a lot about your gambling, he said.
Ruckers weakness was blackjack.
He admits he spent as much as $5,000 a hand. It led to debt, and ultimatel…
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