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Climber Damages $107K LED Lights, Gets 45-Day Sentence

4/24/2026

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The unauthorized climb damaged more than $107,000 worth of LED lighting on the Las Vegas Sphere.
Sphere Entertainment’s vice president Jay Cline said 280 LED pucks and wiring had to be replaced after the incident.
Judge Danielle Pieper sentenced Maison Des Champs to 45 days detention, one-year probation, and $77,270.32 restitution.
Three other individuals arrested in connection with the climb had their charges dismissed on Oct 28 2025.

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The unauthorized climb damaged more than $107,000 worth of LED lighting on the Las Vegas Sphere.
Sphere Entertainment’s vice president Jay Cline said 280 LED pucks and wiring had to be replaced after the incident.
Judge Danielle Pieper sentenced Maison Des Champs to 45 days detention, one-year probation, and $77,270.32 restitution.
Three other individuals arrested in connection with the climb had their charges dismissed on Oct 28 2025.