WGN quickly played her segment and return a couple minutes later with an apology for the on-camera cursing. They also assured viewers that Hall was okay.
Gaynor later reported from Facebook that the man was captured and arrested. "A brief note to the young man who jumped in my liveshot tonight: It was not funny. You violated my personal space. You grabbed me. You scared me. Was it worth it?"
20-year-old Eric Farina was arrested and charged with battery and disorderly conduct early yesterday morning. He was quickly released on a $2500 recognizance bond.