Craig Carton slams Dianna Russini for ‘brain-dead decision’ as new show launches

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“Which just fascinates me how she continues to make bad decisions after bad decisions…”

Craig Carton — who knows a thing or two about questionable decisions — has some doubts about Dianna Russini’s thought process amid her return media Wednesday.

The WFAN host ripped Russini on Tuesday for opting to partner with offshore sportsbook BetUS for her return after resigning from The Athletic amid allegations she had an affair with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, along with her polarizing route to avoid addressing the purported dalliance.

“…Which just fascinates me how she continues to make bad decisions after bad decisions,” Carton said on his self-named show. “She partnered with BetUS. BetUS doesn’t have any operations in the U.S. BetUS is an illegal sportsbook in Curacao. Yes, it is not regulated or licensed in a single state in this country. It’s not illegal to be with them, but if you do you’re never going to see your money.

“That couldn’t be a more brain-dead decision. You’re trying to come back, you’re trying to convince people to give you a shot, which I agree you deserve, the first thing you do is not acknowledge you were banging Mike Vrabel, kind of deny it without using those words.”

Carton knows a thing or two about the sports betting world and being afforded second opportunities

He went to jail in 2019 for wire and securities fraud after misappropriating funds to pay off gambling debts, leaving him with $4.8 million to pay in restitution.

He has since joined the efforts to educate people about the potential issues with gambling, and is back with WFAN despite leaving the company twice before.

Russini is attempting a career revival after allegedly having an affair with a coach — a journalistic no-no.

She resigned from The Athletic in April amid allegations, and the company’s multi-month investigation revealed she violated some newsroom standards.

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