Sisse Sejr-Nørgaard, a journalist and TV host, is appealing her stalking conviction in the Eastern High Court in Copenhagen. She was initially sentenced to 30 days of suspended imprisonment by the Copenhagen City Court in March, a verdict she accepted.

The State Prosecutor, however, believes the sentence was too lenient and is seeking a harsher punishment. The Supreme Court has previously indicated that stalking should generally be punished with unconditional imprisonment, potentially served with an ankle monitor.

The case stems from incidents in the summer of last year, when Sejr-Nørgaard subjected another woman to stalking and identity theft for approximately a month. She discovered message correspondence between the woman and her husband, journalist Esben Bjerre, which she believed indicated an affair.

Sejr-Nørgaard admitted to entering the victim’s personal information into at least 81 forms, causing the woman to receive numerous newsletters, booking confirmations, phone calls, and messages. She described her actions as “complete idiocy” and expressed remorse in both the city court and the High Court.

The court hearing has attracted significant media attention, with many journalists and spectators in attendance. Sejr-Nørgaard testified that the extensive media coverage has had a significant impact on her family, friends, and finances. The verdict is expected later on Friday.