Source: BroBible
Summary
Dianna Russini resigned from The Athletic after photos of her and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel were published. Russini stated that she is grateful for The Athletic’s initial support but decided to step aside due to the media frenzy. Jemele Hill criticized the situation, pointing out that Vrabel is not being held accountable and will likely keep his job, while Russini lost hers. Hill feels that this is an example of a double standard in how men and women are treated in similar situations.
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The scandal gets a new name.
Russini takes the fall, Vrabel gets a free pass. The media frenzy fuels the fire, and Russini’s career takes the hit. Vrabel’s job was never on the line, but hers always was. The double standard is real, and Jemele Hill is calling it out. The usual suspects weigh in, and the narrative is set: woman takes the blame, man walks away unscathed.
Because in the end, it’s always the woman who gets burned.
Author: Evan Null
