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Empire State Building daredevils put on steamy show outside court after possible plea deal revealed
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, the couple who scaled the Empire State Building in July, appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court facing felony charges including burglary and reckless endangerment.
- Outside the court, the couple engaged in a public makeout session while prosecutors revealed they are in active plea discussions, with potential sentences up to seven years if convicted.
- The stunt caused $2,000 in damage and required the building’s broadcast antenna to be powered down; the couple climbed the antenna overnight and unfurled a banner promoting peace before Kuznetsov proposed marriage.
- They face multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, and their case has drawn public attention partly due to a 2024 Netflix documentary about them titled “Skywalkers: A Love Story.”
- Nikolau and Kuznetsov are scheduled to return to court on September 29 for further proceedings.
