NFL reporter Dianna Russini with her husband, Kevin Goldschmidtthey were photographed together for the first time since the scandal involving Russini, 43, and the head coach of the New England Patriots, Mike Vrabelsent shockwaves around the world.
Russini and Goldschmidt hugged and kissed on Mother's Day – Sunday, May 10 – outside their home in New Jersey, in photos published by. Page Six Monday, May 11.
“People in the community said they were not changing as a family,” said a source who told the media how the two faced online speculation.
Russini was seen holding one of the couple's two sons in the photos. He and Goldschmidt, an executive at Shake Shack, share sons Michaelborn in 2021, too Joeyborn in 2022.
“They were never hiding,” the source added.
The photos represent the first time the couple, who married in September 2021, have been together since then Page Six published photos of Russini and Vrabel together at a luxury resort in Arizona last month.
Since the release of the first batch of photos, multiple outlets have released additional photos and videos of Russini and Vrabel from over the years, including the two seen kissing in a New York City bar in 2020 and chartering a private yacht together in Tennessee in 2021, while Russini was pregnant.
Russini resigned from his post as AthleticNFL executive on April 14, but stopped short of admitting any wrongdoing by Vrabel.
“I have written The NFL with professionalism and dedication throughout my career, and I stand by every story I've ever published,” Russini said in a written statement posted on social media. “When the Page Six something started to appear, Athletic he supported me without hesitation, expressed confidence in my work and pride in my journalism. For that I thank you. In the following days, unfortunately, commentators in various media outlets have indulged in arrogant speculations that cannot be denied by the facts.”
He went on to say, “Furthermore, this media scandal is moving forward without regard to the review process.” Athletic trying to finish. It continues to escalate, fueled by repeated leaks, and I have no interest in submitting to a public inquiry that has caused more damage than I am willing to accept. Rather than allow this to continue, I have decided to resign now – before my current contract expires on June 30. I am not doing so because I accept the narrative that has been constructed around this episode, but because I refuse to lend it more oxygen or allow it to define me or my work.”
Vrabel has not publicly admitted to being in a relationship with Russini, but took time away from the Patriots during the NFL Draft to attend counseling.
