Man convicted in terrorism trial over 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie
Summary
A man named Hadi Matar was found guilty of federal terrorism charges for stabbing author Salman Rushdie in 2022. The attack was linked by prosecutors to an old religious order calling for Rushdie’s death over his book "The Satanic Verses."Key Facts
- Hadi Matar was convicted of all charges, including transnational terrorism, after a few hours of jury deliberation.
- Salman Rushdie was stabbed 15 times on stage in 2022 and lost sight in his right eye.
- Prosecutors said Matar acted because of a 1989 fatwa issued by Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khomeini against Rushdie.
- Iran has denied any involvement in the attack.
- Matar is already serving a 25-year sentence for attempted murder and faces possible life in federal prison.
- Rushdie testified at the trial, describing his injuries and the impact on his life.
- "The Satanic Verses," published in 1988, caused protests and violence due to perceived blasphemy against Islam.
- Evidence included Matar’s messages revealing hatred toward Rushdie and support for Hezbollah, a group labeled a terrorist organization by the U.S.
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