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Alleged ‘Today’ intruder breaks into studio looking for Al Roker, confronts Craig Melvin using racial slur
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk Dorothy Sedovic , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The man's actions were reportedly aggressive and involved verbal attacks. Further information about the incident can be found through national news sources, which reported that the individual was taken into custody and no one was hurt.
A security breach occurred at a television studio. Details are limited, but it is known that a man entered the studio without permission. He apparently targeted a specific individual, but instead encountered another host.
The incident did not happen during a live broadcast. The man's actions were reportedly aggressive and involved verbal attacks. Further information about the incident can be found through national news sources, which reported that the individual was taken into custody and no one was hurt.
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Category: local Published: July 16, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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