Adam Schefter says he’ll treat Dianna Russini ‘like everybody else’
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Key Points:
- Adam Schefter emphasized that he verifies all information before reporting, treating Dianna Russini's return to NFL media like any other reporter, without special bias or distrust.
- Schefter declined to comment on whether Russini's past ethical issues with a source should affect her credibility, focusing instead on his own journalistic responsibilities.
- Russini resigned from ESPN in April after photos surfaced showing her with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an adults-only resort, which violated The Athletic’s standards and led to an internal investigation.
- Despite the controversy, Russini launched a new weekly show, The Russini Report, on offshore sportsbook BetUS, though its debut was delayed and met with technical issues.
- On her show, Russini provided NFL news, including updates on quarterback trade talks involving Mac Jones and Kirk Cousins, but avoided addressing questions about her past conduct.
