Dianna Russini Resigns Amid Probe Over Photos With Mike Vrabel
Russini resigned April 14 after April 7 photos prompted an internal investigation at The Athletic, which will review her work and continue its probe.
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Overview
Dianna Russini resigned from The Athletic on April 14 while the outlet's investigation into photos showing her with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was ongoing.
Photos published on April 7, which sources said were taken March 28 at an Arizona resort, prompted scrutiny of Russini's relationship with Vrabel and led to the internal review.
Athletic executive editor Steven Ginsberg initially defended Russini, saying the photos lacked essential context, but later wrote that "new questions were raised" during the investigation.
Both Russini, 43, and Vrabel, 50, are married, and The Athletic said it will continue a review of Russini's work as part of its probe.
Russini wrote she would step aside before her contract expires on June 30, and Vrabel is expected to speak at the NFL draft April 23-25.
Analysis
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