(Photo by Astrid Stawiarz\/WireImage)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAccording to Page Six, the images were taken at Tribeca Tavern and allegedly capture the pair in an intimate moment while sitting closely together. <\/p>\n
An eyewitness told the outlet \u201cThey were kissing and they were all over each other \u2026 He had a ring on.\u201d<\/p>\n
The timing is what has made the report especially explosive.<\/p>\n
Vrabel was already married at the time the photos were taken, while Russini would marry later that same year. <\/p>\n
The newly surfaced images come on the heels of previously published photos showing the two holding hands and embracing at a resort in Sedona, Arizona in March of this year.<\/p>\n
\nIn the wake of that earlier report, both parties issued written statements attempting to downplay what the resort photos depicted. However, the controversy continued to escalate.<\/p>\n
Less than a week later, Russini resigned from The Athletic<\/em> after the photos led to an internal investigation at the New York Times<\/em>-owned sports outlet.<\/p>\nVrabel also addressed the matter publicly this week, acknowledging the personal toll the situation has taken.<\/p>\n
He told reporters he has had \u201cdifficult conversations with people I care about,\u201d and later announced that he would be seeking counseling. <\/p>\n
\u201cI have committed to seeking counseling, starting this weekend,\u201d Vrabel said, adding:<\/p>\n
\u201cI have always wanted to lead by example, and I believe this is what I have to do to be the best husband, father and coach that I possibly can be.\u201d<\/p>\n
For now, the newly released bar photos have only intensified the conversation surrounding the pair, turning what was already a highly public controversy into an even more closely watched story. <\/p>\n
We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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