NBC Reviews Security After Intruder Incident at 'Today' Show Studio
NBC is limiting each guest to two support staff as the show reviews security after an intruder lunged at Craig Melvin and was charged with hate crimes.
- NBC's Today implemented stricter security protocols effective immediately, limiting each guest to two support personnel in the studio following a recent security breach.
- On July 16, Andrew Truelove bypassed security at Studio 1A in 30 Rockefeller Center and lunged at co-anchor Craig Melvin while shouting the N-word.
- Authorities charged Truelove with burglary and menacing as hate crimes, along with criminal trespass and harassment; he initially targeted Roker before confronting Melvin.
- Nearly a week after the breach, a security guard was fired; Today then sent an email to PR firms restricting studio access to two support personnel per guest.
- NBC is cooperating fully with the NYPD as the investigation continues and remains committed to providing a safe environment for all staff and studio visitors.
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‘Today’ show implements ‘stricter’ security in response to intruder
NEW YORK — The “Today” show is implementing “stricter security protocols” in the days since a man was arrested for sneaking into the NBC studio, where he swung at Craig Melvin and used racial slurs against the beloved co-anchor. Nearly…
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YouTube screenshot *Guests appearing on NBC’s “Today” will now face tighter studio access rules after a security breach in which an intruder rushed toward co-anchor Craig Melvin while yelling a racist slur. The new policy, outlined in an email sent Wednesday to Hollywood publicity firms, sharply limits who can accompany guests during interviews. Effective immediately, each guest will be allowed no more than two support personnel inside the studi…
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