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Daredevil climbers hid in Empire State Building before stunt
ABC7 New York • • general
Key Points:
- Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau, a couple from East Orange, were charged with reckless endangerment, burglary, and criminal mischief after climbing the Empire State Building's spire to get engaged.
- They were arraigned Thursday, received supervised release, and are due back in court on August 24; their lawyer claims the charges are overblown as the Empire State Building officials stated no danger was posed to tenants or visitors.
- The couple reportedly entered the building the night before, broke a lock on the 104th floor, and used tools to access restricted areas, prompting a risky rescue by the NYPD Emergency Service Unit.
- Kuznetsov and Nikolau are known daredevils featured in the Netflix documentary "Skywalkers: A Love Story," and their stunt included unfurling a banner promoting love and peace.
- The Empire State Building emphasized that its observation deck remains a safe and popular site for marriage proposals despite the unauthorized climb.
