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Couple face felony charges following Empire State Building marriage proposal

A couple has been charged with felonies after allegedly accessing restricted areas of the Empire State Building to stage a marriage proposal.

By 2 Jul 2026 · 20:00 CET Updated 2 Jul 2026 · 20:00 CET

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According to Euronews, a couple is facing felony charges following a stunt involving a marriage proposal at the Empire State Building. Court documents cited by the publication reveal that the pair allegedly gained access to areas beyond the building's 102nd-floor observation deck. The report notes that this higher level is restricted and requires a key card for entry.

The legal action follows the unauthorised entry of the duo into these non-public sections of the landmark. Further details regarding the specific nature of the charges or the couple's identity were not disclosed in the report.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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