The reporter slapped on the backside by a jogger during a live TV cross has opened up on the terrible experience, revealing its emotional toll.
The man was identified by officials and banned from future races and WSAV-TV anchor Alex Bozarjian filed a police report after the incdient.
The runner, Tommy Callaway, has engaged a legal team and in a statement his lawyer said: “While we regret the situation, Mr Callaway did not act with any criminal intentions. Tommy is a loving husband and father who is very active in his community.” In a video viewed more than 10 million times, Bozarjian was seen recoiling in shock after she was hit.
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