Security Intervenes After Intruder Lunges at Today Co-Anchor Craig Melvin
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An unauthorized individual breached the Today show set at 30 Rockefeller Center, lunged at co-anchor Craig Melvin, and shouted the N-word. He was detained by security and taken into custody by the NYPD; there were no injuries and charges are pending as the investigation continues. NBC News confirmed a security incident and said they are reviewing protocols; Melvin later posted that he is fine.
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