Female reporter groped, kissed on air during World Cup coverage
A Colombian female reporter was kissed and groped on air by a football fan live on air at the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia. The correspondent Julieth Gonzalez Theran works for a Spanish outlet DW Espanol. She was brave enough to continue with the live report and then came online to address the incident. Here is more about this shameful act.
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We do not deserve this treatment, says Theran
Gonzalez Theran has gone on to state that female do not deserve this treatment from men and are equally valuable and professional. She was preparing for the broadcast when the fan took an advantage and groped her breast and kissed her cheek. Theran said that she checked later on if the person was still around, but he wasn't seen anywhere.
When did the incident happen and what are the reactions?
The incident happened last week prior to the game between Russia and Saudi Arabia in the city of Saransk. DW Sports posted the clip on Twitter and stated that sexual harassment isn't okay and it needs to stop. There have been mixed reactions to the incident where some called it a feminist hysteria and others stated that it's a welcome kiss.
Past incidents show live reporting not a safe thing
In March 2018, around 52 Brazilian reporters launched a campaign where they showcased incidents of being kissed and groped by fans and athletes while they were working. In 2017, tennis player Maxime Hamou was banned from participating at the Roland Garros after forcibly kissing a female reporter. It is a shame that these incidents keep happening, often leaving women in a state of shock.
