In a bizarre incident, a US man is facing harassment charges after he kissed reporter Sara Rivest on live TV before sneaking away. The incident has garnered attention and also raised doubts about women’s safety.

US man kissed WAVE 3 reporter Sara Rivest live TV

Working for the WAVE 3 News, Sara speaking about the uncalled incident said, “That was not appropriate and I felt like a prop in a joke”. The man identified as  Eric Goodman (42) is a real estate agent.  Incidentally, he has written an apology letter to Sara which was expressed on her twitter handle. She wrote, “Eric Goodman has been identified as the guy who pretended to spank me and kiss me during the live shot Friday. He’s charged with harassment with physical contact. He has written me an apology letter, I’ll read that on @wave3news later today.”

Eric Goodman has been identified as the guy who pretended to spank me and kiss me during the live shot Friday. He’s charged with harassment with physical contact. He has written me an apology letter, I’ll read that on @wave3news later today. pic.twitter.com/chgG9tikVp

— Sara Rivest (@SRivestWAVE3) September 26, 2019

Apology Letter

Eric Goodman in his apology letter wrote, “I was wrong to interrupt your job, invade your personal space and leave you feeling powerless,” Goodman writes in the letter. “Regardless, your ability to maintain a professional composure speaks volume of your strength.” It further added, “While I have jeopardized my integrity, I am hopeful my future actions will validate the lessons I’ve learned from this mistake,” he wrote in the letter.

Accepting his apology, Sara said,  “I truly believe he feels bad and is sincere. Actions, though, have consequences and from that letter it seems like he, too, knows that he needs to face those consequences, so I also agree with the commonwealth’s decision to charge him.”