My story of the cringe-worthy TV moment that sparked a police probe
I report the news every day, but this week I inadvertently became the news. In a bizarre and humiliating situation, a total stranger licked, kissed and nibbled on my earlobe, neck and shoulder while I was live on television.
In the now-viral video of the altercation at Toronto's Comedy Bar Tuesday night, you see me at my most uncomfortable. I smiled and tried to soldier on with an awkward laugh. Make no mistake, though: I was not having any fun and didn't invite this touching.
Was I harassed? Was I assaulted? Was it sexual assault? These are all questions people have been asking — myself included.
At first, I was unsure whether I wanted to involve police. I wasn't physically injured; I just felt mortified and embarrassed. I don't know what crime label might ultimately be placed on this, if any at all. But I decided to go to police because I know this shouldn't happen to anyone else.
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