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Versatile. This is Tom. Thank you so much. Appreciate it. Thank you, Tom.
Couple faces felony charges after scaling the Empire State Building in a daring stunt, caught on video and arrested in NYC.
Key Takeaways
- The couple committed a high-risk illegal act by climbing a famous skyscraper.
- They face serious felony charges related to burglary and endangerment.
- Law enforcement and air traffic control were involved due to safety risks.
- The legal process is ongoing, with the couple maintaining innocence.
- The stunt sparked public and media attention highlighting security vulnerabilities.
Summary
- A couple climbed the Empire State Building, reaching the top of the spire about 1,500 feet above ground.
- Their stunt attracted attention from nearby air traffic control and was widely reported.
- They were arrested by police after spending the night in a restricted area of the building.
- The couple was seen leaving court in New York City, still wearing the black outfits worn during the climb.
- They are facing multiple charges including felony burglary, reckless endangerment, and criminal mischief.
- Their attorney stated they are innocent until proven guilty and it is early to comment on motivations or charges.
- Video footage captured moments of the couple kissing on subway steps after court.
- NBC News correspondent Valerie Castro provided updates on the legal situation and charges.
- The stunt was described by some as daring or artistic, while others called it reckless.
- The couple’s actions raised safety and legal concerns due to trespassing in a highly restricted area.
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Speaker A
Well, Vicky, you mentioned this—the daredevil couple that scaled the Empire State Building yesterday—spotted leaving court in New York City this morning.
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Video capturing the moment they stopped to kiss on the steps leading down to the subway.
Speaker A
Because why not? They can't stop kissing.
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Egged on by reporters, the two, though, are now facing multiple charges for pulling off this sky-high stunt 1,500 feet above the ground.
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That whole spectacle caught the attention of a nearby air traffic control tower. Take a listen.
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To. Genius has climbed to the top of the Empire State Building, at the top of the spire.
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It's not some worker changing a light, is it? No, it's a male and female dressed in black.
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They had some flag. They were waving.
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I'm okay. With the New York accents and everything, Sam.
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Some say geniuses, some say artists. You can see the moment police took the couple into custody after climbing all the way up there to meet them. NBC
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News correspondent Valerie Castro is following the very latest for us. So Val, the criminal complaint says that the couple actually stayed overnight in a restricted area, obviously trespassing there at the Empire State Building. What are the charges they’re now facing?
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Well, Vicky, they actually spent the night in police custody. And as you saw in that video, when they were released after their court appearance earlier today, they were still wearing what appeared to be those black outfits that they were wearing
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when they climbed to the top of the Empire State Building. The couple is now facing identical charges in this case, including felony burglary, reckless endangerment, and criminal mischief. Their attorney also spoke out after their court appearance today. He says that
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they are innocent until proven guilty. He says it’s still very early in this to really comment on the charges in this case. But he was asked about their possible motivations in doing all of this. We know they were
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