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Dianna Russini Texts Coach to Avoid Ticket | Charleston News
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- Jun 30, 2026
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Dianna Russini allegedly dodged a texting-while-driving ticket after cops caught her on her phone—only to be let off with a warning after showing officer texts with Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell. The rookie cop, reportedly amused by her messages and even asked her to update him on the team, cited “professional discretion” under department policy. But critics question whether this leniency crosses the line, especially since New Jersey’s comptroller has flagged past cases of preferential treatment. The incident follows Russini’s earlier resignation from The Athletic after being seen with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, with the parent company calling her behavior “unacceptable.” Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/59de25021bef14bf