Climbers fear deportation

Angela Nikolau, 33, and Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, appeared in court in New York on Nov. 12, 2026, over their July climb of the Empire State Building; they face felony and misdemeanor charges. Their attorney said a proposed plea deal that could have shielded them from severe immigration consequences was withdrawn, while the Manhattan district attorney’s office said no offer had been withdrawn and the charges remain unchanged.

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