Empire State Building Climbers Face Burglary Charges After 104th-Floor Engagement Stunt
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 24
Empire State Building Climbers Face Burglary Charges After 104th-Floor Engagement Stunt
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 24
Summary
Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angelina Nikolau, 33, made their first Manhattan court appearance Monday on burglary, reckless endangerment and criminal mischief charges tied to last month’s Empire State Building climb.
Prosecutors say the couple broke a lock on a 104th-floor security door, entered restricted areas and appeared unharnessed near the top of the building, where police say they displayed a sign and announced their engagement.
No one was injured in the July 1 stunt, but NYPD bodycam footage showed officers climbing the skyscraper and confronting the masked pair at the summit.
The case was adjourned until September as the couple left court kissing and surrounded by cameras, while their attorney declined comment.