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WATCH: Empire State Building climbers appear in court

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A daredevil couple appeared in court on Thursday to face criminal charges and potential deportation following their arrest for climbing to the top of the Empire State Building. The report focuses on the legal proceedings involving the two individuals who scaled the landmark. No specific dates or locations for the court appearance are provided beyond the day of the week.
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“While both articles refer to the same climbers and their climb of the Empire State Building, they describe different stages of the legal process (a plea deal issue vs. an appearance in court).”

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The daredevil couple who were arrested after climbing to the top of the Empire State Building were in court on Thursday to face criminal charges and possible deportation.
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The daredevil couple who were arrested after climbing to the top of the Empire State Building were in court on Thursday to face criminal charges and possible deportation. asserted
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