Who climbed the Empire State Building? Here's what we know.
Summary
Two people, Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau, climbed the Empire State Building without permission and were arrested. During their climb, they got engaged and shared the event on social media. They face several charges related to trespassing and unsafe behavior.Key Facts
- The climbers are Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angelina Nikolau, 33, originally from Russia living in New Jersey.
- They were charged with burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, and other offenses.
- The couple has a history of climbing tall buildings without safety gear and appeared in a documentary about climbing the Merdeka 118 Tower in Malaysia.
- They reached the top of the Empire State Building's transmission tower, which was powered down to avoid safety risks.
- Nikolau posted photos and videos of their climb and engagement on social media during the event.
- The Empire State Building was not open to the public in the area they climbed, and no visitors or tenants were in danger.
- Rooftopping is the practice of climbing tall buildings without permission, often considered dangerous and illegal.
- The NYPD arrested the couple peacefully and filmed their arrest.
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