Andrew Truelove, 41, was arrested by New York City police last week after allegedly confronting 'Today' co-host Craig Melvin at NBC's Manhattan studio. Truelove has a criminal record that includes charges of attempted kidnapping and trespassing. He was seen on security footage near Studio 1A at Rockefeller Center, where he reportedly approached Melvin with a racial slur. Truelove was arrested at 8:57 a.m. after entering a restricted area of the building. He has a history of criminal activity in Virginia, including a conviction for attempting to abduct a child in 2007. Truelove is currently being held on $10,000 bail and faces charges of burglary and menacing related to the incident with Melvin. He is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.
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Man Arrested for Hate Crime Near NBC's 'Today' Show
Andrew Truelove, 41, was arrested for allegedly confronting 'Today' show co-host Craig Melvin with a racial slur at NBC's Manhattan studio. Truelove has a long criminal history, including an attempted kidnapping conviction. He is being held on $10,000 bail and faces charges of burglary and menacing.
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Man Arrested for Hate Crime Near NBC's 'Today' Show