UPDATE:
Empire State Building climbers Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau could face prison time and deportation to Russia if convicted of felony charges after their attorney claims Manhattan prosecutors backed out of an agreed-upon misdemeanor plea deal.
However, the Manhattan DA’s office disputes that account, insisting no formal plea offer was ever made.
The case has been adjourned until January 28, 2027, for potential grand jury action, leaving both defendants facing an uncertain legal future.
Angelina Nikolau, 33, and Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, allegedly purchased tickets, hid inside the building overnight, breached a secured area, and
climbed the broadcast antenna more than 1,400 feet above New York City.
You don't get to deliberately bypass security, put emergency responders in dangerous situations, and then expect everyone to feel sorry for you when the legal consequences threaten your comfortable lifestyle. Stupid games - stupid prizes!@police_frequency