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Couple Charged After Empire State Building Climb
A Russian couple appeared in court Thursday after scaling the Empire State Building the previous day. They face burglary and reckless endangerment charges and were released under supervision.
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A Russian couple appeared before a judge in New York City on Thursday, one day after climbing the Empire State Building. The pair was charged with burglary and reckless endangerment and released under supervised conditions.
The couple left court after the hearing.
Police said the charges stem from unauthorized access to the building.
The climb occurred the day before the court date and appeared to involve a marriage proposal. No injuries were reported during the incident.
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