Hilton ‘stalker’ to face trial

A MAN charged with stalking Paris Hilton must stand trial after a judge called his actions toward her “scary”.

Superior Court Judge Jessica Silvers rejected arguments by suspect James Rainford’s lawyer in a Los Angeles court about whether his client posed a direct threat to Hilton.

Rainford, 36, has been arrested twice outside Hilton’s homes.

One incident occured on July 4, when paparazzi alerted authorities that he was outside Hilton’s beach house.

Rainford has previously been convicted of assault against Hilton’s former boyfriend Cy Waits.

Hilton did not appear in court.

Four law enforcement officers testified about their interactions with Rainford after he was found outside the homes.

Rainford is in custody and will return to court on August 29 for arraignment.