An Ohio man charged with stalking Gwyneth Paltrow says he sent her dozens of messages in the hope she might want to marry him.
Dante Soiu (Soy-YOU) testified on Wednesday that he wanted his messages to show her unconditional love and friendship and that he had no animosity toward her after she testified against him in a previous stalking case.
Soiu told jurors he wanted to let Paltrow know he was available and willing to marry her if the opportunity arose.
The 66-year-old is charged with felony stalking over dozens of messages he sent in recent years. Soiu sent Paltrow 66 messages and packages between 2009 and 2015.
Paltrow testified Monday she was afraid of Soiu, who sent the actress pornographic messages and sex toys in 1999 and 2000.