Athletic Staff on Russini-Vrabel Scandal: Probe Continues

0:00On April 29th, the athletic finally spoke to its staff about the Diana Rossini and Mike Rabel scandal this week. Photo's surface last month show in the 43-year-old former reporter and the 50-year-old New England Patriots coach, getting cozy at a Sedona, resort on March 28th. Both are married to other people, sparking big questions about her job. In an all-hands meeting on Wednesday, executive editor Stephen Ginsburg read a 10-minute statement. He admitted communication with staff, fell short as the story blew up. Rossini resigned on April 14th, right as an internal probe into her actions kicked off. Staffers heard the investigation, led by their standards editor, is still going strong and could drag on. Ginsburg opened the door for direct talks, but skipped questions in the meeting. Rossini stepped away early to avoid more drama before her contract ended June 30th. Rabel broke his silence at a pre-draft presser last week. He thanked reporters for waiting on his personal issue and said he'd start counseling that weekend,

1:00even missing the draft's final day. Sources say the photos missed context from a group hangout. Then last Thursday, fresh picks dropped from March 2020, showing them kissing in a New York City bar. With the probe ongoing at the athletic and verbal focusing on family, this story shows no signs of fading anytime soon. From the spotlight, powered by AI, this is entertainment and celebrity news today.