"The behavior was hounding," said Criminal Court Judge James Burke, who handed down the verdict after hearing closing arguments Thursday morning. Burke, who said he would spare Green any time behind bars, told the defendant's lawyer to help the Banks-obsessed man find a new place to live. "Put Mr. Green in a location where he can thrive," Burke said. "And that location is not likely to be the city of New York."

Green was convicted of stalking and harassment, and the judge extended an order of protection to keep him clear of Banks. Green could have faced 90 days in jail. "I'm disappointed with the verdict, but I'm glad the judge did not send him to jail," said defense attorney Jeffrey Berman.

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Banks became so unnerved by the unwanted attention that she was barricaded inside her dressing room by other members of her staff on March 18, 2008. When arrested at a nearby McDonald's, Green was carrying three magazines featuring Banks on their covers.

No one disputes that Brady Green tried to get close to the famous supermodel-turned-talk-show host, but his lawyer says he's just a fan. "She invites fans that are inspired by her show to reach out to her," defense lawyer Sydney O'Hagen said in opening arguments at Green's trial. "Mr. Green was a fan, albeit perhaps an overzealous fan." O'Hagen claims Green was simply trying to get tickets to "The Tyra Banks Show."

Prosecutors have a different version - and cite statements made by Green that they say prove his guilt. Besides sending unwanted flowers and love letters to Banks and ignoring orders from police to stay away from the show, Green threatened to kill an employee who refused to give him the Chelsea address of the show's studio. "You're f--ing lying, I'm going to find you and slit your throat," Green, 39, screamed into the telephone, prosecutors charge. The stalking and harassment case, being heard by a judge because it's a low-level misdemeanor, is resuming after a nine-day break. Green faces 90 days in jail if convicted.