Lorna Hajdini Sparks Dianna Russini Links Amid Sexual Assault Row, ‘They Could Be Cousins’

The United States has been buzzing with two issues lately. They include sexual abuse allegations against JPMorgan Chase’s Executive Director, Lorna Hajdini and former The Athletic reporter, Dianna Russini’s affair allegations with New England Patriots head coach, Mike Vrabel. Dianna’s row started after Page Six released exclusive photos of her and Patriots head coach, Mike Vrabel on April 7, 2026, and she was accused of infidelity thereafter. As for Lorna Hajdini, she was accused of forcing a junior colleague to have a sexual encounter with her. Now, fans have drawn an alleged connection between the two controversial women.

How did Dianna Russini get linked to Lorna Hajdini case?

Dianna Russini‘s alleged links with Lorna Hajdini were based on viral online posts that emerged after the details of a legal case filed against Hajdini by her victim were publicised on April 30, 2026. Social media users and meme accounts began comparing the two women because both stories broke in the same month and involved high-profile female figures in male-dominated industries (i.e., finance and the NFL). Amid explosive allegations against them, X (formerly Twitter) users came up with theories that the two women might be related through familial ties, as they looked quite similar.

Some netizens went as far as to call Dianna and Lorna cousins, citing their alleged similar facial features. An X user said, “Ngl, they kinda look like sisters. Oof.” Another wrote, “The two women could certainly be cousins.” A third commented, “I thought it was another russini/vrabel post when i scrolled past. just didn’t want to look at more downfall.” A fourth stated, “Could do my dissertation on how it’s weird that girl-next-door types are usually the ones up to the most mischief since society has given them a free pass. They seek attention validation and control.”

What does the comparison between Dianna Russini and Lorna Hajdini actually imply?

Notably, the comparison, which seems like just another ‘x looks like y’ talks, goes way deeper if the context of their surfacing is considered. The cases of Dianna and Lorna sparked a broader conversation about professional ethics and how scandals are handled differently for men and women in these industries. Some thought the women were having to deal with harsher public scrutiny than a man would have faced. Some others felt they were receiving leeway for being female, and that the netizens’ reaction would have been even worse if the genders of the accuser and the accused were reversed.

More about the Lorna Hajdini case

A lawsuit has been filed against Lorna Hajdini in the New York Supreme Court by an Indian-origin banker under the pseudonym John Doe (reported real name- Chirayu Rana). He alleged that Lorna began to abuse him after joining his team at JPMorgan Chase in 2024. It claims she worked in a senior position and used it to pressure him into repeated sexual activities. He also alleged that she threatened his career, bonuses, and promotional opportunities if he rejected her advances. At the same time, a key allegation is that she drugged him with a date-rape drug against his will and racially abused him.

John Doe alleged that Lorna explicitly stated, “I f**king own you” and mocked him while he cried during the alleged assaults, telling him that no one would ever believe him. The complaint also claimed that she used her executive credentials to gain unauthorised access to his personal bank accounts to track his location and monitor his activities. Overall, he mentioned reported workplace harassment and being subjected to humiliating behaviour. He further alleged that he reached out to the relevant authorities within his company, JPMorgan Chase, for help. However, they allegedly refuted his claims after claiming to have conducted an internal investigation and not finding Lorna guilty of the charges.

Photos Credit: Dianna Russini/Instagram, Hbsexeced/Instagram, Media/Instagram, X,

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Also Read: Who Is Chirayu Rana? Is He Lorna Hajdini’s Victim, Who Accused JPMorgan Executive Of Sexual Assault?