A couple who climbed the Empire State Building and made a proposal during the ascent face felony criminal charges, according to multiple reports. The couple are charged with reckless endangerment and other related offenses tied to their climb, which drew attention after videos and accounts circulated online. One report describes the matter as a “climb-turned-proposal,” indicating that the proposal was carried out at or near the top of the building during the unauthorized effort. After the incident, the couple are brought before a court where their charges are addressed. One of the defendants provides a brief explanation for the stunt following the court appearance, according to the reports. The outlets do not indicate that the couple are charged with terrorism-related offenses; instead, the focus is on risks created by climbing a major high-rise without authorization and potentially endangering themselves and others. The case proceeds through the criminal justice process, with the reports characterizing it as involving multiple counts and felony-level allegations.