A marathon runner that was accused of slapping and grabbing reporter Alex Bozarjian’s backside as he was running past her during a race is now being officially charged with sexual battery.
He was arrested on a misdemeanor charge on Friday, per NBC News.
This follows news from the Savannah Sports Council that the runner, Thomas Callaway has been banned for life from future events.
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According to NBC News, the Savannah police confirmed on Saturday that the 43-year-old Callaway was arrested after turning himself in.
He was later released on $1,300 bail. The online jail records also show that he was charged with sexual battery, which is a misdemeanor in Georgia.
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