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Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov face felony charges after their daredevil climb and engagement stunt atop the Empire State Building.
Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov face felony charges after climbing the Empire State Building and getting engaged at the top. The charges are serious—felonies rather than misdemeanors—for what was essentially a stunt that became a proposal.
The felony charge is disproportionate to the conduct. Trespassing and property damage would normally draw misdemeanors. The felony elevation suggests either that the climb caused significant damage or that prosecutors are using maximum charges to discourage similar stunts in the future.
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