The man who acted in a rude manner to female reporter Alex Bozarjian last week in the state of Georgia during a live show was arrested.

Chatham County Sheriff's Office, Savannah, Georgia said on Monday that he had arrested and charged with sexual assault against 43-year-old Thomas Callaway, who had acted in a vulgar manner against NBC correspondent Bozarjian. when she was reporting live running on American TV. Callaway surrendered to the police but was released on bail after paying $ 1,300 in bail.

The footage of the incident showed that on December 7, while Bozarjian was engrossed in reporting the event, Callaway wore sunglasses, wore a long-sleeved T-shirt and a baseball cap, suddenly approached from behind, patted her butt then quickly ran away.

"The man who molested me on live broadcast this morning, he broke the law and harassed me," Bozarjian said on Twitter after the incident, insisting that no woman deserves this. at work or anywhere.

She also filed a complaint with the Savannah police department, accusing the athlete of the vulgar act.

Bozarjian's lawyer Gloria Allred said she was "delighted that law enforcement took this issue seriously".

Callaway earlier this week apologized to Bozarjian in an interview and said he didn't do it on purpose. This athlete is also prohibited from registering to participate in all Savannah Sports Council competitions. Meanwhile, NBC declared its support for Bozarjian and prioritized the safety of its staff.