Tyra Banks will take the stand this week to testify in the case of her alleged stalker. The man's attorney claims that it's all Tyra's fault because she encourages her fans to reach out to her. We don't recall Tyra asking her fans to threaten to kill people in order to reach her.
No one disputes that Brady Green tried to get close to the famous supermodel-turned-talk-show host, but his lawyer says he's just a fan.
"She invites fans that are inspired by her show to reach out to her," defense lawyer Sydney O'Hagen said in opening arguments at Green's trial. "Mr. Green was a fan, albeit perhaps an overzealous fan."
O'Hagen claims Green was simply trying to get tickets to "The Tyra Banks Show."
Prosecutors have a different version - and cite statements made by Green that they say prove his guilt.
Besides sending unwanted flowers and love letters to Banks and ignoring orders from police to stay away from the show, Green threatened to kill an employee who refused to give him the Chelsea address of the show's studio.
"You're f--ing lying, I'm going to find you and slit your throat," Green, 39, screamed into the telephone, prosecutors charge.
The stalking and harassment case, being heard by a judge because it's a low-level misdemeanor, is resuming after a nine-day break. Green faces 90 days in jail if convicted.
It's got to be pretty stressful testifying across from someone who is clearly violent and mentally disturbed. Stay strong, Tyra!
