The details surrounding former The AthleticNFL reporter Dianna Russini continue to grow more bizarre. According to a New York Times report, Russini may have abused the influence of her position in several unethical ways. One of the most striking allegations involves using her NFL connections to get out of traffic tickets.
According to the New York Times, Russini routinely offered to FaceTime an officer's favorite NFL head coach during traffic stops in an effort to avoid receiving a ticket.
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"Do you want to talk to the coach? You should talk to the coach," Russini said to officers, according to the report.
Nov 10, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; ESPN radio sideline reporter Dianna Russini during the NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Rams at Heinz Field. The Steelers defeated the Rams 17-12. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
According to the New York Times, Russini routinely offered to FaceTime an officer's favorite NFL head coach during traffic stops in an effort to avoid receiving a ticket.
MORE: Dianna Russini was making way more money than you ever thought
"Do you want to talk to the coach? You should talk to the coach," Russini said to officers, according to the report.
Nov 10, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; ESPN radio sideline reporter Dianna Russini during the NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Rams at Heinz Field. The Steelers defeated the Rams 17-12. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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