The Pakistan-born founder of a Muslim-oriented New York television station has been convicted of beheading his wife in 2009 in the studio the couple had opened to counter negative stereotypes of Muslims after the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Muzzammil "Mo" Hassan did not deny that he killed Aasiya Hassan inside the station that the couple established in suburban Buffalo to promote cultural understanding.

Guilty ... Muzzammil Hassan with his wife Aasiya, whom he beheaded. Credit:AP

A jury on Monday rejected his claim he was the victim of spousal abuse.

Hassan acted as his own lawyer during the trial. In court, he said nothing when the verdict was read. His reaction was blocked from view by a line of sheriff's deputies and court officers.