‘Today’ show security guard fired after intruder enters unauthorized area, targets Craig Melvin: report - Fox News
A security guard at the 'Today' show was fired after an intruder bypassed security and confronted host Craig Melvin. The suspect, who allegedly used racial slurs, is now facing hate crime charges.
Why it matters
The incident highlights significant security lapses at a major media studio and raises concerns regarding the safety of public-facing television personalities.
The security guard who reportedly failed to keep the TODAY show intruder out of the studio has been fired. Page Six reports intruder suspect Andrew Truelove was able to slip past two security guards with surveillance video capturing the oversight. One guard stepped away while the other "missed the intruder," as he walked in. Police say Truelove broke into the TODAY show studio in New York City on Thursday searching for Al Roker. The suspect allegedly yelled racial slurs before confronting host Craig Melvin. SAVANNAH GUTHRIE WAS 'SURPRISED AND DISMAYED' BY DOUBTS SHE WOULD RETURN TO 'TODAY' AFTER MOM'S DISAPPEARANCE NYPD quickly took the suspect into custody. He is now facing two hate crime charges following the aggressive encounter. Truelove's attorney Lawrence Gerzog confirmed to Fox News Digital that a judge issued a protective order mandating Truelove keep away from both Roker and Melvin.
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