Incident details
- Date of incident
- July 16, 2026
- Targets
- Craig Melvin (NBC News)
NBC News anchor Craig Melvin, who was harassed with a racial slur by a man who entered the “Today” show studio in New York City on July 16, 2026.
NBC News anchor Craig Melvin was harassed by a man who shouted a racial slur at him after entering an unauthorized area near the “Today” show studio in New York, New York, on July 16, 2026.
The man, Andrew Truelove, who has a criminal history and several cases pending in New York, was arrested after the incident, according to NBC News.
Truelove told police he was looking for weather anchor Al Roker, WABC-TV reported. But the suspect approached Melvin instead, who then alerted security, according to a “Today” show statement.
In its statement, the show said no one was hurt during the encounter, and that it would cooperate with law enforcement.
“NBC and TODAY take the safety and security of our employees, talent, staff and guests extremely seriously,” the statement said. “We are reviewing the incident and our security protocols and remain committed to providing a safe and secure environment for everyone who works at and visits our studios.”
During a broadcast on July 17, Melvin said the man was apprehended quickly, and that he was fine.
“We are just very happy that everyone is safe,” he said.
Truelove is charged with burglary as a hate crime and menacing as a hate crime.
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