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Climber Sentenced to Jail, $77K Restitution for Vegas Sphere Stunt

4/24/2026

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Maison Des Champs received 45 days jail, 364 days suspended and one year probation for scaling the Las Vegas Sphere.
He must pay $77,270.32 restitution after the climb damaged about $100,000 in LED panels.
The February 7 2024 livestreamed climb raised nearly $48,000 for a homeless pregnant woman.
Des Champs stays in custody, with release set for around June 4 2026.

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Maison Des Champs received 45 days jail, 364 days suspended and one year probation for scaling the Las Vegas Sphere.
He must pay $77,270.32 restitution after the climb damaged about $100,000 in LED panels.
The February 7 2024 livestreamed climb raised nearly $48,000 for a homeless pregnant woman.
Des Champs stays in custody, with release set for around June 4 2026.