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Police arrest man who shouted racial slur at TODAY co-anchor Craig Melvin
A 41-year-old man was arrested after breaching security at NBC's 30 Rockefeller Plaza and approaching 'TODAY' show co-anchor Craig Melvin while shouting a racial slur. The incident occurred during a live broadcast. The suspect, whose identity has not been publicly released, was charged with hate crimes, burglary, criminal trespassing, and harassment. Melvin later spoke out about the incident, expressing gratitude for the security response and condemning the hateful act. The arrest was made by New York Police Department officers, and the case is being investigated as a hate crime. The man reportedly entered the building through an unsecured door and made his way to the studio area before being detained.
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