Couple who climbed Empire State Building for engagement out on ‘supervised release’

Published July 2, 2026 1:50pm ET | Updated July 2, 2026 2:24pm ET



The couple who were arrested after scaling the Empire State Building in New York City for a daredevil proposal are out on “supervised release” after being hit with multiple charges.

Russians Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angela Nikolau, 33, appeared in court on Thursday, facing felony charges of burglary, reckless endangerment, and criminal mischief when a judge reportedly granted the couple supervised release.

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