Empire State Building daredevils laugh off stunt secret, confess how far they’d go — and who they’re sorry to

Angelina Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, who were arrested after illegally climbing the Empire State Building in July, have spoken publicly about the stunt ahead of their next court hearing. They said they are ready to take responsibility, while describing the climb as art and acknowledging its danger.

The pair bought tickets to enter the building and slept there overnight before displaying a black flag with a peace message; Kuznetsov proposed to Nikolau after the climb. They said they were willing to die for the stunt and apologised to the NYPD officers and emergency workers who helped them down. They face charges, are negotiating a plea deal, and were due in court on Thursday.