Empire State Proposal Stunt

Climbers were arrested after scaling the tower for an apparent marriage proposal.

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5 of 9 articles on this topic (56%) were written by left-leaning sources.

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4 of 9 articles on this topic (44%) were written by centrist sources.

Daredevil climbers apparently get engaged after scaling needle of Empire State Building

Two people arrested in apparent marriage proposal atop Empire State Building

Couple arrested after daring Empire State marriage proposal stunt

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Two Russian daredevils were arrested after climbing to the top of the Empire State Building’s antenna in New York and unfurling a banner reading, “When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace.” The pair, identified in reports as Angela Nikolau, 33, and Ivan Beerkus, also known as Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, appeared to stage a marriage proposal at the pinnacle of the landmark, about 1,450 feet above the city. Police took them into custody after they descended from the spire, and reports said they faced charges including burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and other violations. The stunt drew news helicopters and public attention while raising questions about how the climbers evaded security at one of New York’s most recognizable buildings.