HOLLYWOOD - The man accused of stalking actress Uma Thurman took the stand in New York on Friday, insisting he has felt close to the star for many years.
Jack Jordan faces up to a year in jail if he's found guilty of stalking and aggravated harassment charges.
In New York's State Supreme Court on the fourth day of the trial, Jordan told jurors he never threatened to harm or harass Thurman, despite sending her disturbing letters and notes and threatening to commit suicide if her parents didn't pass on messages to her.
The accused took the stand a day after a trembling Thurman testified, refusing to look at Jordan as she spoke to jurors about the terror she experienced at the hands of her alleged stalker, claiming he harassed her, assistants and her family from 2005 to 2007.
In his defense, Jordan's attorney told jurors that his client has been diagnosed as schizophrenic and bipolar, insisting jail would be the wrong place for the accused.
The jury is expected to return a verdict on Monday.
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