Dianna Russini's relationship with Mike Vrabel was 'in clear violation' of standards, The Athletic review says

An internal investigation by The Athletic concluded that the relationship between former NFL reporter Dianna Russini and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was in clear violation of newsroom standards. The five-month review, led by editorial director Mike Semel, followed a photo scandal at an Arizona resort. While the investigation could not determine the exact nature of their ties or find evidence of clear bias in her coverage, the situation raised significant concerns regarding trust and disclosure.