Empire State Building climbers expected to appear in court on Thursday
Summary
Two Russian nationals living in New Jersey, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City. They were arrested and face several criminal charges; they are scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.Key Facts
- Angela Nikolau (33) and Ivan Kuznetsov (32) climbed the Empire State Building on July 1, 2026.
- Both were held overnight in separate cells in Manhattan Criminal Court.
- They face multiple charges like burglary, reckless endangerment, and criminal trespass.
- Police are reviewing security footage to find how they bypassed screening and entered the tower.
- Officials suspect they used a worker entrance and may have watched employees to avoid detection.
- Kuznetsov appeared to propose to Nikolau on top of the building before their arrest.
- The couple is known for climbing skyscrapers worldwide and has an online following.
- Security at the Empire State Building was reportedly tightened after previous trespassing attempts.
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