NBC News fires a security guard after an incident at the network’s New York headquarters in which a man gets close to “Today” anchor Craig Melvin and yells a racial slur. Multiple reports say the intruder entered backstage and confronted Melvin in the studio area, prompting a security response and raising questions about safeguards for the show.
One outlet reports that the guard is dismissed following the episode, describing the guard as well-liked within the building. Other coverage focuses on the account that the man sneaked backstage before confronting Melvin and shouting the N-word. The reporting characterizes the incident as a security lapse that allowed the individual to reach the anchor.
NBC has taken action by removing the guard from duty, according to the accounts cited. The reports do not provide further details on whether criminal charges are filed or the outcome of any internal review at the time of publication.
