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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 on 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 – then released under court supervision.
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A judge ruled Tuesday that 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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Following 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 went on to say, "They are beloved by New Yorkers and no one wants to see any harm come to them."
Their next court appearance is 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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