Man Charged For Driving on 'Rocky' Art Museum Steps

Guy Who Drove On 'Rocky' Steps Gets Bad News
In this Wednesday, May 8, 2013 photo visitors climb the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia. The City of Brotherly Love is perhaps best known for its Colonial roots but locals will tell you there's much more to explore in this city of 1.5 million people. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
In this Wednesday, May 8, 2013 photo visitors climb the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia. The City of Brotherly Love is perhaps best known for its Colonial roots but locals will tell you there's much more to explore in this city of 1.5 million people. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

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Police have charged a 20-year-old man with reckless endangerment for allegedly driving his car down the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps made famous by the movie "Rocky."

Police say 20-year-old Emin Faki (AY'-min FAH'-kee) told them the brakes on the car failed and he couldn't stop it. Police had the BMW checked out and filed the criminal charge.

The Oct. 24 stunt was recorded by onlookers who posted videos online.

KYW-TV ( http://cbsloc.al/177wIUK ) reports that Faki surrendered Thursday. Online court records show he was arraigned early Friday and applied for a public defender, though one hasn't been assigned.

A judge ordered Faki to appear for a preliminary hearing Dec. 18 -- and to stay away from the museum in the meantime.

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