Russian couple arrested after scaling Empire State Building for proposal
ABC7 New York reported that Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau were arrested after scaling the Empire State Building’s antenna and unfurling a banner on its 104th-floor spire. CBS News said the pair climbed to the building’s summit, displayed a love-themed banner and made a marriage proposal before police arrived. CNN added that officers took the climbers into custody as the investigation began. AP News identified the duo as Russian nationals and noted they faced burglary and reckless endangerment charges.
The Guardian described them as known for rooftop stunts and reported multiple charges, including criminal mischief. NBC News reported that they were charged with reckless endangerment and criminal mischief and will remain under supervision pending trial. ABC7 later listed the specific offenses as reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.
