Intruder Targets Al Roker at Today Show | Spokane News

A security breach at the “Today” show sent shockwaves through the network — an intruder stormed the set, targeting Al Roker, but instead confronted Craig Melvin with racial slurs and threats to use the N-word against a Black celebrity. The assailant, Andrew Truelove, was swiftly detained by an NYPD officer on duty, sparking an ongoing investigation. Truelove, who gained access to a restricted backstage area, has been charged with multiple hate crimes, including burglary, menacing, criminal trespass, and harassment, and is being held on $10,000 bond. NBC confirmed no injuries occurred and that a security guard involved has been fired. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cc4e0a961ead151a