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NBC Today Tightens Security After Hate-Crime Intruder Charged

7/24/2026

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NBC "Today" show tightened security after a July 16 intrusion at its New York City studio.
41-year-old Andrew Truelove confronted 47-year-old Craig Melvin, demanded 71-year-old Al Roker, used a racial slur, and was detained.
Truelove faces felony burglary and hate-crime charges with $10,000 bail, and Craig Melvin and Al Roker received restraining orders.
NBC fired the guard who let Truelove bypass the checkpoint and, on July 22, limited guests to two support staff.

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NBC "Today" show tightened security after a July 16 intrusion at its New York City studio.
41-year-old Andrew Truelove confronted 47-year-old Craig Melvin, demanded 71-year-old Al Roker, used a racial slur, and was detained.
Truelove faces felony burglary and hate-crime charges with $10,000 bail, and Craig Melvin and Al Roker received restraining orders.
NBC fired the guard who let Truelove bypass the checkpoint and, on July 22, limited guests to two support staff.