‘Today’ show intruder spotted lurking behind Savannah Guthrie on live TV before storming studio
Security is tightening at NBC after a studio intruder targeted 'Today' show anchors with racial slurs and physical aggression.
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📍 How it ended
A man was taken into custody and charged with hate crimes after charging at and yelling a racial slur at a Today show co-anchor. Security for Savannah Guthrie was increased, and temporary restraining orders were granted for Craig Melvin and Al Roker.
The intruder faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
An intruder entered the 'Today' show studio, where he was seen behind Savannah Guthrie before charging at and yelling a racial slur at co-anchor Craig Melvin. The suspect is currently in custody.
Coverage from People.com and Syracuse.com emphasizes that the man has been charged with hate crimes. People.com reports that the intruder faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted, and that Al Roker and Craig Melvin have been granted temporary restraining orders (TRO).
Reports from Yahoo indicate that security has been increased for Savannah Guthrie following the incident. Further developments depend on the outcome of the legal proceedings regarding the hate crime charges.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 43d ago.
Quick answers
Who was targeted by the intruder?
The intruder was seen behind Savannah Guthrie and charged at Craig Melvin while using a racial slur.
What legal actions have been taken?
The man has been charged with hate crimes, and Al Roker and Craig Melvin were granted temporary restraining orders.
What is the potential penalty for the intruder?
According to People.com, the intruder faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
Coverage (4)
- Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with 'Today' show's Melvin at NBC studio KSL.com · 46d ago
- Man in custody after charging at, yelling racial slur at popular ‘Today’ show co-anchor Syracuse.com · 46d ago
- ‘Today’ Intruder Faces 15 Years Prison If Convicted, Al Roker and Craig Melvin Granted TRO People.com · 46d ago
- Savannah Guthrie’s Security Increased After NBC Studio Intruder Incident Yahoo · 46d ago
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