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The Athletic concludes Russini didn’t comply with standards

Headline from Times Republican

An investigation by The Athletic has concluded that former NFL reporter Dianna Russini violated the company’s standards because of her relationship with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel that led to her resignation in April.

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  1. NBC Boston

    Internal probe finds Dianna Russini's ties to Patriots coach to be ‘awkward' and ‘uncomfortable' (opens NBC Boston)

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    FILE – ESPN reporter Dianna Russini stands on the sidelines before the start of an NFL football game between the Oakland Raiders and the Denver Broncos on Sept. 9, 2019, in Oakland, Calif.

  2. New York Post

    Athletic reveals findings on Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel relationship investigation: ‘Uncomfortable’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Athletic has released the findings of its internal investigation into Dianna Russini.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Review by The Athletic shows Dianna Russini’s failure to disclose relationship with Mike Vrabel violated company standards (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Russini resigned from The Athletic in April after the New York Post posted photos of her with Vrabel, the Patriots' head coach.

  4. New York Post

    Dianna Russini’s relationship with Mike Vrabel was a ‘clear violation’ of Athletic newsroom standards: investigation (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The findings of an internal investigation into Russini's work with the company were published on their website on Thursday.

  5. Philadelphia Inquirer

    The Athletic says Diana Russini’s relationship with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was a ‘clear violation’ of its standards (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    In a report released Thursday detailing findings of its monthslong investigation, The Athletic said that it was unable to determine the “nature of their full relationship” but that it gave the appearance of a conflict of interest.

  6. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Athletic's review of former NFL reporter Dianna Russini concludes she didn't comply with standards (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    An investigation by The Athletic has concluded that former NFL reporter Dianna Russini violated the company’s standards because of her relationship with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel that led to her resignation in April

  7. Fox News

    Dianna Russini's relationship with Mike Vrabel was 'in clear violation' of standards, The Athletic review says (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Athletic's standards review found Dianna Russini's relationship with Mike Vrabel violated company policy, raising questions about trust and disclosure.

  8. The Guardian

    Athletic investigation finds Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel ties violated standards (opens The Guardian)

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    NFL reporter resigned after fallout from photo scandal Patriots coach, Russini were pictured at Arizona resort Investigation unable to find ‘exact nature’ of relationship The Athletic’s internal investigation found that the relationship between former NFL reporter Dianna Russini and New England Patr…

  9. Deadline

    Dianna Russini’s Ties To NFL Coach Violated Ethics Rules But Didn’t Taint Most Reporting, Athletic Probe Finds (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Dianna Russini, former NFL insider for The Athletic, violated company rules by cultivating ties with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel but the vast majority of her reporting was not tainted by it.

  10. UPI

    Review finds Russini-Vrabel bond violated standards at The Athletic (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    An investigation by The Athletic determined Dianna Russini violated news standards through a relationship with Mike Vrabel, the outlet said Thursday.

  11. The Boston Globe

    Patriots coach Mike Vrabel says he has ‘no reaction’ to The Athletic’s review of Dianna Russini’s conduct, reporting (opens The Boston Globe)

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    “We’re moved on and focused on Seattle and focused on the Patriots and focused on getting better this week,” Vrabel said Thursday.

  12. KVIA El Paso

    Dianna Russini ‘was in clear violation of The Athletic’s standards,’ review finds (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — An internal review of Dianna Russini’s work by The Athletic published on Thursday found that the former star NFL reporter’s relationship with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel “was in clear violation” of the outlet’s standards.

  13. AL.com

    Russini-Vrabel relationship a 'clear violation' according to Athletic investigation (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Russini's relationship with Vrabel was one of the biggest storylines of the NFL offseason.

  14. Newsweek

    Mike Vrabel Delivers Blunt Response to Dianna Russini Investigation Findings (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was asked about the findings from The Athletic's Dianna Russini investigation.

  15. Newsweek

    The Athletic’s Dianna Russini Investigation Reveals She Violated Several Rules (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Athletic published the results of its investigation into Dianna Russini's relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.

  16. New York Post

    Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel react to the Athletic’s investigation into alleged affair: ‘We’re moved on’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Athletic dubbed the journalist's relationship with the New England Patriots coach a “clear violation” of newsroom standards.

  17. Sun Times

    Review of ex-NFL reporter Dianna Russini's work at the Athletic concludes she didn't comply with standards (opens Sun Times)

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    Sun Times's feed description

    An investigation by The Athletic has concluded that former NFL reporter Dianna Russini violated the company's standards because of her relationship with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel that led to her resignation in April.

  18. The Daily Caller

    The Athletic Finds Dianna Russini’s Scandalous Relationship With Mike Vrabel To Be In Violation Of Newsroom Standards (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    My man said he felt “uncomfortable”

  19. Times Republican

    The Athletic concludes Russini didn’t comply with standards (opens Times Republican)

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    Times Republican's feed description

    An investigation by The Athletic has concluded that former NFL reporter Dianna Russini violated the company’s standards because of her relationship with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel that led to her resignation in April.

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