The findings from The Athletic’s internal investigation into Dianna Russini’s work were published Thursday — and dubbed her relationship with Mike Vrabel a “clear violation” of newsroom standards.
“Regardless of whether the relationship was romantic, it was a breach and should have been disclosed,” Mike Semel, the outlet’s editorial director for standards and editorial quality, wrote in a report published on the company’s website.
“I’ve not found a clear link to conclude that Russini used her platform to help promote Vrabel or help his teams during her time at The Athletic,” Semel continued.
However, he continued, “That said, there are examples…
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