Glasgow man accused of stalking BBC Scotland presenter for years
Green faces a charge of engaging in conduct which caused the 39-year-old journalist fear and alarm.
It is claimed that he repeatedly sent letters, poems, cards, and gifts for McAlpine to the BBC Scotland headquarters in Glasgow's Pacific Quay as well as to her home.
Green is also said to have turned up at her property uninvited, loitered outside, and asked to come in.
Green had been ordered not to approach, communicate or contact McAlpine.
But, it is claimed that on November 14, 2024, he went near where she lived and again tried to get in touch with her.
On a further charge sheet, Green is also said to have not shown at a court date in January this year.
The case called this week for a summary hearing – a case with no jury – at Glasgow Sheriff Court.
Green, of the city's Hillhead, was not present.
His lawyer, Ron Mackenna, said he had reported having "serious surgery" a few days earlier and was unable to leave home.
A sheriff told the solicitor that Green must provide proof of that by this week or a warrant will be issued for his arrest.
The case will be called again at a later date.
McAlpine is best known for presenting Reporting Scotland and Landward.
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