David Moyes will face a charge over comments made after Sunderland's fixture with Burnley on March 18, the FA has confirmed.
The former Manchester United boss was caught on film telling BBC report Vicki Sparks that he might "slap" her if she asked questions he deemed to be too probing in their next interview.
In a statement, the FA said: "David Moyes has been charged in relation to comments made after the game against Burnley on 18 March 2017.
"It is alleged the Sunderland manager’s remarks were improper and/or threatening and/or brought the game into disrepute, contrary to FA Rule E3(1).