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Two people in custody after scaling to top of Empire State Building
CNN • • general
Key Points:
- Two individuals, identified as Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, climbed to the top of the Empire State Building antenna in New York City on Wednesday and were taken into custody by police without incident; charges are pending.
- The climbers, who appeared to get engaged atop the building, unfurled a banner stating, “When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace,” and posted photos and videos of the stunt on social media.
- Nikolau and Beerkus are known as "daredevil influencers" featured in the 2024 Netflix documentary "Skywalkers: A Love Story," which highlights their risky climbs of skyscrapers.
- Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe emphasized the danger and recklessness of the stunt, warning that authorities must prosecute to deter others from attempting similar dangerous acts.
- It remains unclear how the pair accessed the 1,454-foot antenna, which is a critical broadcast transmission point for New York’s TV and radio stations.
