Gigi Becali's daughter obtains protection order after street harassment
Translated from Romanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Alexandra Becali, daughter of Gigi Becali, sought a protection order after being harassed and followed on the street.
- A court granted the order, prohibiting the man from approaching or contacting her for one year and requiring him to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet.
- The man reportedly developed an obsession with Alexandra after meeting her online years ago, though he claims his intentions were not malicious.
Alexandra Becali, the daughter of prominent Romanian businessman Gigi Becali, has obtained a protection order against a man who allegedly harassed and followed her on the street. The court mandated that the individual must stay away from her and refrain from any contact for one year. He is also required to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet.
The incident reportedly occurred recently, prompting Alexandra to seek police assistance. Although she initially chose not to file a criminal complaint, she pursued a protection order through the courts. According to court documents from a year prior, the man had previously been the subject of a similar request from Alexandra. In that instance, the court also issued a restraining order and mandated electronic monitoring.
He developed an obsession with the victim, pursuing her both in the virtual and physical realms. The victim's pursuit is likely to cause her a state of fear, especially since this behavior has been going on for years.
Details presented in court suggest the man developed an obsession with Alexandra after knowing her from online interactions since she was young. His lawyer argued that the man was shy and timid, wanting to get to know her better, and insisted his intentions were not harmful. He reportedly believed Alexandra was destined to be his wife.
However, Alexandra's legal representative countered that while the man had not used offensive language or made threats, his constant presence and persistent staring caused her significant fear. The court's reasoning from the previous year noted that the defendant had developed an obsession, pursuing her both online and physically, and that this behavior had persisted for years, creating a state of constant fear for Alexandra.
He knows her from the online space since she was young, and in real life they only crossed paths, they didn't speak directly. He wants to know her better, but he has reservations and shyness towards her and there was nothing wrong. He spoke with God and that she must be his wife.
Originally published by Adevฤrul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.