Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angela Nikolau, 33, were arrested after climbing the Empire State Building in New York City for a proposal. They faced felony charges including burglary, reckless endangerment, and criminal mischief, but were granted supervised release by a judge during their court appearance on Thursday. The couple climbed to the top of the building on Wednesday afternoon, where Kuznetsov proposed while displaying a flag with a message about love. They were reported to have purchased tickets the night before and hidden in the building overnight. Kuznetsov and Nikolau, who have gained attention for climbing tall structures, were featured in a Netflix documentary titled 'Skywalkers: A Love Story' released in 2024.
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Couple Arrested After Climbing Empire State Building Released on Supervised Release
Ivan Kuznetsov and Angela Nikolau were arrested after scaling the Empire State Building for a proposal and have been granted supervised release. They face multiple felony charges, including burglary and reckless endangerment, after climbing to the top of the building and displaying a flag. The couple has gained notoriety for their daring climbs and were previously featured in a Netflix documentary.
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Couple who climbed Empire State Building for engagement out on ‘supervised release’
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