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Empire State Daredevil Couple Show PDA Post-Court Drama

They’re no strangers to making headlines with bold moves.

Last month, a couple who got engaged after allegedly climbing the Empire State Building made waves again. On Monday, their first court appearance in New York City became a spectacle with cameras catching a passionate kiss as they departed the courthouse.

Netflix personalities Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angelina Nikolau, 33, now find themselves in legal hot water. Authorities have charged them with burglary, reckless endangerment, and criminal mischief, following an incident where they reportedly unfurled a sign and wore masks atop New York’s iconic skyscraper.

image shows couple kissing

Captured by the media, the couple shared a kiss outside the courthouse, adding a dash of romance to their high-profile legal drama. (WNYW)

Originally from East Orange, New Jersey, the couple allegedly decided to use this daring act on July 1 to announce their engagement in a spectacular manner. Kuznetsov proposed to his fiancée high above the city, with Nikolau showcasing a dazzling engagement ring from nearly 1,500 feet up.

Couple shares engagement photos atop Empire State Building after daring climb.

Couple shares engagement photos atop Empire State Building after daring climb. (INSTAGRAM/angela_nikolau)

They were arrested after the stunt, and no one was injured, police said.

A person proposing on the Empire State Building spire

Two people were spotted atop the Empire State Building, where they seemingly got engaged. (WNYW)

NYPD bodycam video showed officers making their way up the skyscraper and meeting with the masked suspects, who appeared to be unharnessed.

Two days before Monday’s appearance, in an Instagram post, Nikolau said, “We believe that humanity has always been moved forward by those who refused to accept existing boundaries as final. Those who asked uncomfortable questions, took risks, and kept moving toward the impossible. The world without people like that would be much quieter. But we’re not sure it would be better Whatever happens in court, we will respect the process and accept the consequences of our choices.”

image shows couple walking outside courthouse

The couple walked out of the courthouse on Monday swarmed by reporters and photographers. (WNYW)

The case has been adjourned until September.

Following Monday’s court appearance and smooching session, she said, “Everything can be taken, except this.”

The couple’s attorney declined to comment when reached by News Media.