A man has been convicted in New York of stalking Uma Thurman, but he won't face much time behind bars.

A former mental patient obsessed with Uma Thurman faces up to a year in jail after a jury convicted him Tuesday of stalking and harassing the actress with a barrage of frightening advances.

Jack Jordan, a 37-year-old out-of-work lifeguard and pool cleaner, showed no emotion as the jury forewoman said he was guilty of stalking and one count of aggravated harassment.

The balding, bespectacled Jordan was calm as court officers led him from the courtroom in handcuffs with an officer carrying the large, overstuffed backpack Jordan always brought to court. The judge ordered a psychiatric exam before Jordan's next court date on June 2.

"I've learned some disturbing things about this defendant during this case," said state Supreme Court Justice Gregory Carro. "I am going to remand him for a psychiatric exam."

Defense lawyer George Vomvolakis said Jordan was disappointed with the verdict and that he will soon decide whether to appeal. He requested protective custody for Jordan, saying he faces "specific threats because he's a stalker."

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