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Craig Melvin, Al Roker granted protective orders against crazed 'Today' show intruder
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Key Points:
- Craig Melvin and Al Roker were granted protective orders against Andrew Truelove, who intruded into the "Today" show studio and confronted Melvin with racial slurs.
- Truelove was charged with third-degree burglary and menacing as hate crimes, with bail set at $10,000; he is currently held at Rikers Island and faces up to 15 years in prison.
- The intruder gained access by following a staffer into an unauthorized area near Studio 1A and demanded to know Roker’s whereabouts before being detained by security.
- The "Today" show confirmed there were no injuries or altercations and emphasized their cooperation with law enforcement, while a security guard was reportedly fired over the breach.
- Both Melvin and Roker returned to the broadcast, with Melvin reassuring viewers that he is safe and thanking authorities for their swift response.
