ANCHORAGE - An Alaska woman was convicted yesterday of misdemeanor child abuse after squirting hot sauce into the mouth of her adopted Russian son as punishment in what prosecutors said was a ploy to get on the “Dr. Phil’’ TV show.

Prosecutors also said defendant Jessica Beagley, 36, of Anchorage made the 7-year-old boy stand in a cold shower when he misbehaved. Both actions were recorded on videotape.

Neither Beagley nor her husband, Gary Beagley, an Anchorage police officer, showed any emotion when the seven-person jury announced its decision. The couple walked quickly from the courtroom without responding to questions from reporters.

Jessica Beagley could face one year in jail, a $10,000 fine, and up to 10 years of probation when she is sentenced Monday, said District Court Judge David Wallace. She remains free without bail because the case is a misdemeanor.

Prosecutor Cynthia Franklin left the court without commenting.

Defense attorney William Ingaldson said his client was faced with a difficult situation dealing with a child with emotional problems when she reached out to the “Dr. Phil’’ show for help. If she hadn’t done that, she never would have been charged with child abuse, he said. “It is our feeling Jessica was doing the best she could . . . this is a very good, loving family,’’ Ingaldson said.

Ingaldson will request that Beagley receive no jail time.

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