Multiple outlets report that an intruder breached security at NBC’s “Today” show at Rockefeller Center on Thursday morning, prompting an arrest. The incident occurs shortly after 9 a.m. ET, when a man is said to enter the studio area and confront “Today” co-host Craig Melvin. According to sources cited by several outlets, the man lunges toward Melvin and shouts a racial slur during the confrontation. The Los Angeles Times and The Guardian describe the individual as a “disorderly” person or intruder removed from the show area after the security breach. The Guardian reports that NYPD officers respond to a call about a disorderly person at the show’s 30 Rockefeller Center studios and that the person is arrested afterward. Variety adds that the incident is not captured on the live “Today” broadcast. Across reports, authorities treat the event as a security breach that includes an alleged physical threat and racial harassment directed at Melvin. No outlets quoted provide additional details on charges or the man’s identity.
Man arrested after breaching NBC’s Today show security and lunging at Craig Melvin
Multiple outlets report that an intruder breached security at NBC’s “Today” show at Rockefeller Center on Thursday morning, prompting an arrest. The incident occurs shortly after 9 a.m. ET, when a man...
- A man breaches security at NBC’s “Today” show at Rockefeller Center/30 Rockefeller Center.
- The incident occurs shortly after 9 a.m. ET on Thursday.
- Reports say the intruder lunges at “Today” co-host Craig Melvin.
- Multiple reports say the intruder shouts a racial slur during the confrontation.
- The man is arrested by responding authorities; the incident is not shown on the live broadcast.
An intruder breached 'Today' show security and confronted co-anchor Craig Melvin, lunging and yelling a racial slur at him.
4 hours agoUnauthorized interloper was arrested after reportedly hurling racial slur at host Craig MelvinA man was arrested after breaking on to the set of NBC’s Today show on Thursday morning and allegedly hurling a racial slur at a host.NYPD officers at New York’s midtown north precinct responded to a report of a disorderly person at the show’s 30 Rockefeller Center studios shortly after 9am. Continue reading...
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7 hours agoIn a frightening moment Thursday morning, a man broke through security at the “Today” show set at Rockefeller Center and was arrested after he lunged at co-host Craig Melvin and shouted the N-word, sources familiar with the situation confirmed. The incident happened at around 9 a.m. ET and was not captured on the “Today” broadcast. […]
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