Craig Melvin, Al Roker granted protective orders against crazed ‘Today’ show intruder
Authorities said no one was injured after the man allegedly breached security at Rockefeller Center and confronted the 'Today' co-host.
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5 sources‘Today’ Co-Host Craig Melvin Addresses Scary On-Set Intruder Incident
Police arrest man who shouted racial slur at ‘TODAY’ co-anchor Craig Melvin
‘Today’ Show Intruder Allegedly Lunged At Craig Melvin While Yelling Racial Slur
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16 sourcesMan breaches security at 30 Rock, lunges at ‘Today’ co-host, official says
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7 sourcesAl Roker, Craig Melvin talk about ‘Today’ show security breach
NBC fires security guard after man gets close to 'Today' anchor Craig Melvin, yells racial slur
Craig Melvin, Al Roker granted protective orders against crazed ‘Today’ show intruder
Craig Melvin puts on brave face on ‘Today’ show after intruder broke into studio: ‘Safe and sound’
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7 articlesCraig Melvin and Al Roker granted restraining orders against “Today” show intruder
Craig Melvin Addresses “Today” Security Breach on Air: ‘We Are Just Very Happy That Everyone Is Safe’
NBC ‘Today’ Show Security Breach by “Disorderly” Intruder Leads to Arrest
“Today” Show Intruder Breaks into Studio Looking for Al Roker, Confronts Craig Melvin and Yells Racial Slur
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3 developments- Jul 16Intruder arrested after allegedly confronting Craig Melvin at 'Today' studio
- Jul 17Craig Melvin, Al Roker granted protective orders against crazed ‘Today’ show intruder
- Jul 17Craig Melvin says he's 'safe and sound' after NBC studio security breach
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Quiet for 92 daysLast development · Jul 17 — Craig Melvin says he's 'safe and sound' after NBC studio security breach