*An Illinois man has been arrested after grabbing a TV reporter during a live broadcast and yelling “f–k her right in the p—.”
WGN-TV reporter Gaynor Hall was serving up a weather update in Shorewood on Saturday night when 20-year-old Eric Farina ran into the frame, took hold of her shoulders and shouted the obscenities.
Within 24 hours the man was identified and arrested Sunday. Farina has been charged with battery and disorderly conduct, local Chicago outlet wgntv.com reported.
“Farina grabbed the reporter around her shoulders and uttered a profane and disturbing statement,” cops said in a statement.
Farina has been released on a $2,500 recognizance bond.
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***UPDATE***
Thanks to your help, he was identified and arrested. Thank you all so much for your kind words and…
Posted by Gaynor Hall on Saturday, May 23, 2020
Following the arrest, Hall wrote a statement on Facebook thanking viewers for their help in identifying the troll.
She addressed the man himself, writing: “It was not funny.”
Adding “You violated my personal space. You grabbed me. You scared me. Was it worth it?”
Gaynor was reportedly not injured during the incident.
She received an outpouring of support from the community and colleagues under the comments of her Facebook post, with CBS Chicago reporter Marissa Parra writing, “From one Chicago reporter to another, you deserve better. I’m so sorry this happened to you, but the good news is this fool is outnumbered. We stand with you. Sending love.”
Another Facebook follower added, “Gaynor, so sad to hear someone felt the need to get their 15 seconds of fame by but rushing you. Glad he has been arrested….please don’t let this deter you from your excellent reporting. Stay safe, request someone to be there for the next weeks to protect you. You know there is a copycat.”
Since 2014, yelling “f**k her right in the p***y” to a TV news camera has been used by mostly white males to publicly harass female reporters with the hopes of going viral.
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