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Russian couple accused of breaking into Empire State spire

Filed: Jul 03, 2026 at 12:05 AM ET
Summary: Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus were accused of breaking a security door to reach the Empire State Building spire.
WHO: Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus
WHAT: Accused of breaking a security door to reach the Empire State Building spire
WHEN: Jul 02, 2026 at 10:55 PM ET
WHERE: Empire State Building, New York
WHY: They were accused of breaking a security door to get to the spire.
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