NY ‘Spiderman’ pleads guilty

New York , Dec 02: The Frenchman dubbed ‘Spiderman’ for his daring ascents of skyscrapers around the world pleaded guilty Monday to climbing a 52-story building in New York. Alain Robert, 45, ‘agreed to plead guilty’ to the non-criminal charge of disorderly conduct, his lawyer Daniel Arshack told reporters.

A New York judge sentenced the daredevil to pay a 250 dollars fine and serve three days of community service with a non-profit organization. Robert was arrested after climbing the New York Times building in Manhattan this June in a stunt to raise awareness about climate change. He claims to have climbed 70 buildings and monuments worldwide, including the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Sydney Opera House and many skyscrapers. Bureau Report