They appear to be no strangers to making a scene in public.
The newly engaged pair accused by police of climbing the Empire State Building last month appeared in a New York City courtroom for the first time on Monday — and the cameras were still on them afterward, capturing the couple seemingly kissing as they left the courthouse.
Netflix personalities Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angelina Nikolau, 33, face several charges, including burglary, reckless endangerment and criminal mischief, after authorities said they were spotted at the top of the famous NYC landmark wearing masks and holding up a sign.
Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angelina Nikolau, 33, were filmed kissing outside the courthouse after their New York City court appearance. (WNYW)
The East Orange, New Jersey couple allegedly used the July 1 climb as a dramatic engagement reveal. Kuznetsov proposed to Nikolau, who was later seen showing off her glittering ring while perched nearly 1,500 feet above the city skyline.
The couple posted engagement photos from the top of the Empire State Building following the daring climb. (INSTAGRAM/angela_nikolau)
Police said the two were taken into custody after the stunt, and no injuries were reported.
Two people were seen on top of the Empire State Building, where they appeared to mark their engagement. (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.”
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 Outlet.
