A man who was seen forcibly kissing a Louisville, Ky., television reporter live on-air was identified and charged.



News outlet WAVE 3 reports its on-air reporter Sara Rivest was harassed while doing a shoot Friday highlighting a local music festival.

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In the video, which Rivest shared on her Twitter account, a man wearing sunglasses and a black T-shirt can be seen appearing in the shot and standing behind her.

He then appears on the screen again to kiss Rivest on the cheek, prompting her to lean away and tell him “that was not appropriate.”

Hey mister, here’s your 3 seconds of fame. How about you not touch me? Thanks!! pic.twitter.com/5O44fu4i7y — Sara Rivest (@SRivestWAVE3) September 20, 2019

"Let’s just go to the story,” she adds as the camera cuts away.



A male anchor in the studio asked Rivest if she is alright and "free from the kissing bandit," pointing to a nearby police officer and offering to "come down there and protect you.”

The news outlet identified the man as Eric Goodman and reports he has been charged by the Jefferson County Attorney with misdemeanor harassment with physical contact.

Goodman has reportedly written a letter of apology to Rivest that she will read live on-air Thursday evening.

He is set to appear in court Nov. 6.