During NBC4 Washington’s Thanksgiving evening broadcast, anchor Leon Harris raised health concerns among viewers as he struggled to deliver his report. He stumbled over his words and appeared to speak incoherently, prompting viewers to wonder if he was experiencing a health emergency.
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Harris joined NBC4 in 2017 after spending over 20 years at CNN. He was reporting on a water main break near Washington, D.C., as well as the arrest of four individuals connected to the vandalism of a building associated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). During the live broadcast, this concerning report was captured and shared on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Some viewers expressed concern that there may have been a medical emergency, while others believed that Harris may have relapsed. In 2022, he served jail time for driving under the influence. According to the New York Post, the broadcast was cut off after 35 minutes, and meteorologist Ryan Miller addressed the situation during the segment.
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“We want to assure you that our colleague Leon Harris is fine.”
Harris has previously opened up about his struggles with alcohol. He served 10 days in jail after driving under the influence, crashing into another car, and attempting to flee the scene. The incident led to his temporary suspension.
He shared that he sought professional help, undergoing hours of daily therapy to address his substance use. NBC4 has yet to release a statement regarding the broadcast.
