Read more: Caroline Kennedy’s daughter’s stalker arrested
The man accused of stalking Caroline Kennedy's daughter, Tatiana Schlossberg, has turned down a plea deal offered by the court. Instead of visiting a psychologist he has opted to go to trial.
Naeem Ahmed, the accused, sent Schlossberg a flood of emails, balloons and flowers over a two-year period.
His lawyer Gerald Hertz said, "They want him to go to psychiatric treatment, there is nothing wrong with him." He argues that Ahmed is a romantic, not a criminal.
Hertz said, "On Valentine's Day, many people would go to jail doing what he did."
Earlier this year Ahmed told the “New York Post” that he first met Schlossberg in his dreams. He said, “I first saw her in my dreams. I can't explain it, but I know her very well. Very clearly, in my mind and in my heart.
"I can read her mind. Sometimes she can read mine."
He continued, "I am not mentally ill. I am not crazy…I love her unconditionally. Forever. We will get married.
"Look at her. She's not beautiful, but she's the most beautiful woman in the world to me. She's beautiful enough for me."
His lawyer says no crime was committed and that Ahmed never threatened to harm Schlossberg, President John F Kennedy’'s granddaughter.
Ahmed, who is from Pakistan and holds a computer science degree, said, "I did nothing wrong. Nobody tried to stop me."
He explained that the reason he chose not to plead guilty was that you cannot get a taxi license with a criminal record.
Ahmed, 41, was allowed to refuse the deal after a psychiatric report showed he understood the charges against him and that he was fit to stand trial.
Ahmed told one of the doctors, "I apologize from the bottom of my heart, I love them."
Another psych exam showed that Ahmed is not dangerous but would benefit from psychiatric treatment and medication.
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SingleDonald | Feb 16, 2011, 11:51 PM EST
How often I catch errors after posting! "Honorable" should be on line 9! When "he" eventually dumps her belongs on line 12. The final line should read "older man/younger woman" relationship. Thanks for bearing with me!
SingleDonald | Feb 16, 2011, 11:43 PM EST
I agree with Jacobite! My example concerned those gals one already knows, even if they haven't been seen in some time. Concerning age different relationships, I feel they should be tolerated, especially if the younger member is an over 21 adult. I have a high school friend (Irish) who, once divorced from his 1st wife, started going out with a young Chinese girl he worked with. Her parents were upset, but, to give both John & Diane credit, they stuck with their relationship, and eventually got married. They now have 2 chldren, which has somewhat warmed the parents to John. If, say a girl is 24, and a never married baby boomer (like myself) is decent enough to come over the girl's house, and meet her parents prior to a date, the parents should recognize him as an honerable guy, and not interfere. A married man, even one near the girl's age, should be looked upon with suspicion. The parents may rightfully think that this guy likely won't leave his wife, leaving their daughter emotionally distraught, when eventually dumps her. We have many examples of "older woman/younger man" today. Tolerance is in order both there, and in the more traditionl "older man/younger woman".
Jacobite | Feb 16, 2011, 08:39 PM EST
I am a public figure and I know more then a few famous people. Ringing doorbells without an invitation is very rude. Also, addressing people with endearing name when you do not know them is very inappropriate. Bad Manners. And, his communications sounded desperate. As the father of a 20 year old girl this would tick me off to have a 41 year old man coming on this way. My wife would be even more furious. This guy need to go down the road, get on with his life and find his fairytale princess elsewhere. This girl is under 21 and a kid in college. She will be someone very important in our country and she needs to be freed of this head trip. I have spoken to Ted Kennedy 3 times on the phone and have letters from him. He helped me out when he was not even my senator. So, have no doubt which side I am on. I just want to see this be over and done. And, Edwin Schlossberg has helped many Americans with their genealogy.
SingleDonald | Feb 16, 2011, 07:17 PM EST
I like the comments on this subject. I wish to add something on a related topic. The hyperbole created over "harassnent" & "stalking" has permeated the singles world. For example, I see nothing wrong with looking up someone I knew in high school, or grade school. If she doesn't respond to the 1st E-Mail, or birthday card, I see nothing wrong with making subsequent friendly attempts, so long as they are not overdone. Many people feel that this behavior may constitute "harassment", or "stalking". I see it as gentle romantic persuasion. She MAY get back to me some time, and in a friendly manner. Often, it is obstinacy and/or classism which makes a woman take the silent approach. This form of snobbery in no way qualifies the guy for a "charge" of "harassment" or "stalking". Rather, it shows the woman's poor social skills. If she really didn't want to see the guy, in the present time, she could send him a polite response to this effect. Otherwise, it is not "predatory" to send occasional friendly cards or E-Mails.
sannemoore | Feb 16, 2011, 05:45 PM EST
Ahmed did do something wrong, he is dangerous and mentally unstable and he should not have the freedom to continue with his delusions. Ok now lets hear how crazy everyone thinks I am when I say I am Carolines half sister born in 1948 and even thou I know and she knows its the truth I would never write or approach her or her family, I would not want her security detail after me.
Jacobite | Feb 16, 2011, 04:24 PM EST
I'm thinking this is Asperger Syndrome Obsession. People with Asperger's are very good about solving puzzles and things like this. Many of America's greatest had this syndrome. Men like Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Edison, and Al Gore. But, people with Asperger's Syndrome don't know how to handle LOVE. It makes them crazy. They think they are worshiping a goddess instead of courting a girl. People with Asperger's don't give up very easily. She will have to show him she is not a goddess for him to quit. I'm sorry for both of them. He is harming himself in order to get to Tatiana's heart. How far will he take this? I don't know. When I was 20, I had someone kill them self because I said no. She doesn't deserve this terrible head trip.
RobinOCork | Feb 16, 2011, 01:56 PM EST
Leave the poor guy alone! Just sit him down and reason with him to get him to STOP with the flowers and unwanted advances. THEN if that doesn't work, she can get a TRO or similar. If that doesn't work, then he needs to move. Seeing a shrink??? I wouldn't. I've seen people's lives ruined by their prescription drugs. It's called "Easy entrance, maximum involvement." Once they convince yo uthat you neeeeeed their meds, you may as well be buying heroin on the street-corner. You just have a higher-priced dealer and can deduct the meds on your taxes of get govt help paying for them. Legal or illegal, there goes your individual self-determinism right down the drain.
hyattsville | Feb 16, 2011, 11:17 AM EST
Sounds pretty nutty alright. Frightening to be pursued by someone so delusional. Your headline is pretty confusing by the way!
colkelley | Feb 16, 2011, 09:49 AM EST
Okay...his statements ("I can read her mind. Sometimes she can read mine....We will get married.") clearly indicate that he is delusional, which is a measure of a deep-seated psychological disturbance and borderline schizophrenic behavior. His lawyer is hoping that he will be held not responsible due to mental illness.