The man charged with stabbing Salman Rushdie is going on trial. The author will take the stand
In 2022, Salman Rushdie was about to deliver a lecture before a live audience in western New York when a man ran towards him and plunged a knife into the author’s hand as he raised it in self-defense.
Accused Salman Rushdie attacker ambles into NY court as trial kicks off on attempted murder charges
Hati Matar, a 26-year-old from New Jersey who allegedly nearly killed Rushdie, wore a blue button-up shirt, black pants — and handcuffs — as he entered the courtroom in tiny Mayville to a
Trial of man accused in Rushdie stabbing begins with jury selection
The trial of the man charged with attempting to murder the novelist Salman Rushdie at a New York lecture began on Tuesday with jury selection.
Jury seated in Rushdie attacker trial, opening statements set for Monday
Matar was apprehended on Aug. 12, 2022, after authorities say he rushed the stage of the Chautauqua Institution's amphitheater and repeatedly stabbed Rushdie, 77, and injured Henry Reese, 75, who was on stage with the author.
Upstate NY trial begins for radical accused of stabbing ‘Satanic Verses’ author Salman Rushdie
Hadi Mater, 26, is due to go on trial Tuesday for the 2022 stabbing of ‘The Satanic Verses’ author Salman Rushdie, who is expected to testify.
Opening Statements Expected Monday in Trial for Salman Rushdie Attacker
Attorneys are expected to make their opening statements Monday in the trial of the man accused in the on-stage attack on author Salman Rushdie in western New York more than two years ago. This comes after jury selection wrapped up at the courthouse in Mayville, New York, on Thursday.
Trial begins in NY for Salman Rushdie stabbing suspect, author to take the stand
The trial against the man accused of attempting to murder author Salman Rushdie in a stabbing attack in western New York got underway on Tuesday, with officials saying Rushdie is expected to testify in the coming days.
Jury selection begins at trial of man accused of blinding Salman Rushdie
Jury selection has begun at the US trial of the man charged with stabbing writer Sir Salman Rushdie. Hadi Matar is charged with attempted murder and assault over the August 2022 incident that left Mr Rushdie blind in one eye. Mr Matar, 27, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Trial of Salman Rushdie’s alleged attacker gets underway after delays
Two-and-a-half years after Salman Rushdie was repeatedly and nearly fatally stabbed at a public appearance, the renowned author is expected to testify at the trial of his alleged attacker, which began Tuesday.
Jury selection underway for accused attacker of author Salman Rushdie
A jury is being seated for the New York trial of Hadi Matar, 27, who is accused of trying to kill author Salman Rushdie on Aug. 12, 2022.
Salman Rushdie will take the stand in the trial of his alleged attacker, who stabbed him in the hands, liver, and eye
Hadi Matar, 27, of Fairview, New Jersey, has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and assault.
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