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‘Beloved’ daredevils who scaled Empire State Building inching toward deal after proposal stunt: attorney

‘Beloved’ daredevils who scaled Empire State Building inching toward deal after proposal stunt: attorney
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The daredevil couple who scaled New York City's Empire State Building earlier this year is negotiating a possible plea deal with prosecutors, their lawyer confirmed to Fox News Digital.

In their latest Manhattan court appearance, Angelina Nikolau, 33, and Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, faced a judge Tuesday for a status conference. The couple, known for their stunts, scaled the landmark skyscraper in July to carry out a marriage proposal that went viral.

Initially, the couple was arrested on charges of reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, burglary and misdemeanor climbing of a structure. They were then released under court supervision.

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A judge ruled Tuesday the couple no longer has to have monthly "check-ins" with an officer for that court-mandated "supervision."

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Their attorney, Noam Biale, said they are "getting close" to a "resolution" with the district attorney's office.

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After Tuesday's hearing, Biale addressed reporters outside the courtroom and said his clients are "daring and pathbreaking artists whose performances have captivated people all over the world."

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He added, "They are beloved by New Yorkers, and no one wants to see any harm come to them."

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Their next court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 12. Biale said he is confident and "hopeful" for a resolution before the end of the year.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Manhattan's District Attorney's Office for comment.

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