All articles tagged with #internal investigation
The New York Times confirms its internal investigation into Dianna Russini is still ongoing, with The Athletic having begun its own inquiry earlier in the year. The Times says there’s no conclusion yet, even as earlier timelines circulated by The Post, and the final report could revisit details such as Russini’s alleged FaceTime call to a coach to avoid a ticket.
The New York Times profile on Dianna Russini recounts her move from ESPN to The Athletic, noting The Athletic paid near $800,000 annually and was negotiating a renewal when a story about her relationship with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel emerged; The Athletic is conducting an internal investigation amid tensions within The Times Company, with a final report expected soon.
Three Amazon software engineers in Seattle say they’re under internal investigation for discussing data-center regulation outside of work. They filed a complaint with Seattle’s Office for Civil Rights alleging retaliation for expressing their political beliefs. Amazon says the probe concerns whether the comments were made in their capacity as Amazonians, not as private citizens, and has no current plan to fire them. The case unfolds as Seattle recently enacted a one-year moratorium on new data centers to craft new rules.
Amazon is investigating three engineers who spoke at Seattle City Council meetings criticizing the rapid AI data-center expansion and urging government regulation; the company says it may discipline employees and has noted they spoke as Amazonians rather than private citizens, amid allegations of monitoring political advocacy as Seattle considers a one-year moratorium on new data centers.
The FBI has fired at least five analysts who helped draft the withdrawn 2023 Richmond memo scrutinizing links between violent extremists and Radical Traditionalist Catholic ideology; an internal review found procedural errors and judgment issues but no malicious intent, with corrective actions and admonishments issued. A separate DOJ inspector general review found no evidence of orders to tie specific religions to extremism or of discriminatory conduct. The firings come amid political pushback from Trump allies who say the memo signals anti-Christian bias, and tie the memo to broader debates about FBI bias; the case fits into a slate of personnel changes at the bureau during the Trump era.
The CIA has placed several senior officials on administrative leave while it reviews how they handled the case of David Rush, a veteran officer arrested in Virginia for allegedly lying about his Navy Reserve status and for receiving large sums of foreign currency and gold bars for “work-related expenses.” Authorities found about 303 gold bars, $2 million in cash, and more than 30 luxury watches at his home. The unfolding case has lawmakers questioning vetting and oversight, with the CIA referring the matter to the FBI as an internal investigation continues.
An off-duty Secret Service officer, John Spillman, 33, was arrested in Miami-Dade County for indecent exposure after authorities say he was naked and masturbating in a hallway at the DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport and Convention Center; Spillman, based in D.C. and in Miami to provide security for an event, was placed on administrative leave and an internal investigation is planned, with a hearing set for May 27.
A JPMorgan employee, Lorna Hajdini, is accused in a lawsuit by a male coworker (identified as John Doe) of coercive sexual misconduct and threats to advance his career; Hajdini denies the allegations, and JPMorgan says an internal investigation found no merit, noting the complainant did not participate.
A former JPMorgan staffer, Chirayu Rana, filed a sex-harassment suit against Lorna Hajdini and JPMorgan under the alias John Doe, alleging he was drugged and coerced with threats to his bonus. JPMorgan’s internal probe reportedly found no evidence supporting the claims, and Hajdini has denied the allegations. The Post identifies John Doe as Rana, reporting that sources say the claims are fabrications; Rana allegedly sought a multimillion-dollar payoff to leave the firm. The lawsuit also names JPMorgan as a defendant, and no trial date has been set.
NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigned from The Athletic after photos showing her with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel circulated and prompted an internal review. The NYT-owned outlet said the investigation into her conduct was ongoing, but Russini chose to step aside before her contract ends. Vrabel publicly downplayed the photos as an innocent interaction, and both parties denied any improper conduct while The Athletic continued its review.
The Athletic drew internal criticism for a forceful public defense of Dianna Russini before any findings in the Vrabel–Russini photos probe were known, with staffers calling the response 'unnecessarily messy' as an internal investigation began; Russini was pulled from reporting, and The New York Times later confirmed the probe into her relationship with Vrabel and past coverage, prompting questions about institutional judgment and potential gendered scrutiny in sports journalism.
The New York Times reportedly reversed its support for NFL insider Dianna Russini after photos involving Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, with the Post reporting she will not be reporting while an internal investigation unfolds; the probe is ongoing and her contract expires in August 2026.
Two top Labor Department aides, Chief of Staff Jihun Han and Deputy Chief of Staff Rebecca Wright, resign as the inspector general's probe into alleged misconduct at the agency widens, with dozens of interviews and claims including personal-travel arrangements; the White House had backed Chavez-DeRemer but is now more involved as details emerge.
Two ICE officers were suspended and are facing a Justice Department inquiry after video evidence suggested they lied under oath about the shooting of Venezuelan migrant Julio Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis; prosecutors later dismissed charges against Sosa-Celis and a co-defendant after newly discovered evidence contradicted the officers’ sworn account.
A Louisiana National Guard soldier left his service rifle in a Bourbon Street bathroom during a French Quarter patrol; the weapon was recovered and returned to the Guard, and the incident—happening as about 350 guardsmen patrolled the Quarter— is being handled internally.