A couple who climbed the Empire State Building and used the ascent to stage a marriage proposal face multiple felony charges, according to reports from U.S. and international outlets. The charges relate to the climb and the proposal event carried out during or connected to the unauthorized access to the building. After the incident, the couple is brought before a court and formally charged, with details of the offenses described as felonies in the coverage. One report notes that following their court appearance, one of the participants offers a brief explanation for the stunt. The outlets agree that the incident involves a high-profile, unauthorized climb of the tower and that the proposal was part of the same episode. The reports do not indicate a final outcome or sentence at this stage, and they characterize the matter as an ongoing legal process. The couple’s court appearance is presented as the first public legal step following the allegations, with authorities treating the conduct as serious criminal violations.