New York Times says internal investigation of Dianna Russini "is still ongoing"
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Key Points:
- The New York Times acknowledged discrepancies between bodycam footage from Dianna Russini's traffic stop and its earlier reporting, while revealing that an internal investigation by The Athletic into Russini remains ongoing.
- The Athletic's internal investigation, initiated in early April, has not yet concluded despite earlier statements suggesting it would wrap up within a few weeks.
- The Times' recent article on Russini appeared to preempt The Athletic's final report, which may be released during a slow news period to minimize attention and scrutiny.
- The investigation's findings related to Russini's claim of using NFL connections to avoid a texting-while-driving ticket may require revision based on the new evidence from the bodycam footage.
- Unless Russini publicly addresses the situation, the completion of the internal investigation will be the next significant development in this ongoing story.
