Salman Rushdie testifies at the terrorism trial of the man convicted of stabbing him
Summary
Salman Rushdie testified in a federal court in Buffalo, New York, about the stabbing attack he survived four years ago. The trial involves Hadi Matar, who was convicted of attempted murder and is now facing terrorism charges for the attack connected to a call for Rushdie’s death by an Iranian leader.Key Facts
- Salman Rushdie was stabbed on stage in 2022 while speaking at a cultural event.
- Rushdie described feeling a punch first, not realizing he was being stabbed, and then lying in a large pool of blood.
- The attack blinded Rushdie in one eye, damaged his liver, and cut nerves in his arm.
- Hadi Matar, 28, was convicted of attempted murder in state court and now faces federal terrorism charges.
- Prosecutors say Matar acted because of a 1989 religious order by Iran’s then-leader calling for Rushdie’s death over his novel "The Satanic Verses."
- Matar’s defense argues they cannot prove Matar’s intent or connection to terrorism groups.
- Rushdie showed the jury his blind right eye and explained his long recovery process.
- If convicted of the federal charges, Matar could face a life sentence in prison.
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