Dianna Russini's bodycam video contradicts FaceTime ticket claim
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 2:31 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Body camera footage from a traffic stop in Ridgewood, New Jersey, disputes NFL reporter Dianna Russini's claim about using FaceTime to avoid a ticket. The video shows Russini discussing NFL coaches but no FaceTime call occurred. Instead, she received only a verbal warning from the officer. This incident adds to recent scrutiny following reports of her resignation from The Athletic amid controversy involving Patriots coach Mike Vrabel.
- •Footage shows Russini mentioning NFL figures without FaceTime.
- •Officer issued a verbal warning instead of a citation.
- •Russini's claim was part of a podcast appearance in February.
- •The video surfaced after Russini resigned from The Athletic.
- •Her relationship with Vrabel has led to controversy and investigations.
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — Dianna Russini Bodycam Video Disputes FaceTime Ticket Claim
"The footage shows Russini mentioning Sean McDermott and Brian Daboll, then showing Kevin O'Connell texts instead of FaceTiming a coach.
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