‘Beloved’ daredevils who scaled Empire State Building inching toward deal after proposal stunt: attorney
The daredevil couple who scaled New York City's Empire State Building earlier this year is negotiating a possible plea deal with prosecutors, their lawyer confirmed to Fox News Digital.
In their latest Manhattan court appearance, Angelina Nikolau, 33, and Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, faced a judge Tuesday for a status conference. The couple, known for their stunts, scaled the landmark skyscraper in July to carry out a marriage proposal that went viral.
Initially, the couple was arrested on charges of reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, burglary and misdemeanor climbing of a structure. They were then released under court supervision.
Two people held a banner on top of the Empire State Building in New York City July 1, 2026. (WNYW)
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A judge ruled Tuesday the couple no longer has to have monthly "check-ins" with an officer for that court-mandated "supervision."
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Couple shares engagement photos atop Empire State Building after daring climb. (Instagram/angela_nikolau)
Their attorney, Noam Biale, said they are "getting close" to a "resolution" with the district attorney's office.
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NYPD bodycam shows officers confronting an unharnessed couple atop a New York City skyscraper. (@NYPDPC/X)
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The two daredevils were spotted atop the Empire State Building. (WNYW)
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After Tuesday's hearing, Biale addressed reporters outside the courtroom and said his clients are "daring and pathbreaking artists whose performances have captivated people all over the world."
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He added, "They are beloved by New Yorkers, and no one wants to see any harm come to them."
Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angelina Nikolau, 33, were caught on camera kissing outside the courthouse after their NYC court appearance. (WNYW)
Their next court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 12. Biale said he is confident and "hopeful" for a resolution before the end of the year.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to Manhattan's District Attorney's Office for comment.
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