Onondaga County Court Judge Joseph Fahey found 35-year-old Andy Ashkar guilty of possession of stolen property.
WSJ: 1 brother guilty in NY stolen lottery ticket case
Andy Ashkar said he waited nearly six years because he was worried for his family's safety.
Miles testified during the weeklong nonjury trial that Andy Ashkar had taken the ticket from him.
Defense attorney Robert Durr said he would consult with Ashkar and his family and decide whether to appeal.
Andy Ashkar faces a minimum of one to three years in prison when he is sentenced May 29.
"I scratched it on the customer side of the counter, " Ashkar said, then handed it to his father.
Ashkar said he planned to go to the lottery office that day, then changed his mind, called his brother and went to his parents' home.
Fahey cleared Ashkar and his 37-year-old brother, Nayel, of conspiracy charges.
Andy Ashkar was remanded to custody.
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