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Rushdie Attacker Hadi Matar Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

Hadi Matar, who was convicted of attempted murder and assault on Salman Rushdie, has had his sentence determined: 25 years in prison. The 27-year-old stabbed the author more than twelve times, in the head, neck, abdomen, back, thigh, and right hand, and Rushdie was close to losing his life.

Rushdie Attacker Hadi Matar Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

Rushdie Attacker's Sentencing Delayed Until May 16

Hadi Matar, who is charged with attempted murder and assault of Salman Rushdie, will have his sentence determined on May 16. The verdict is being postponed at the request of the defense, writes [The Guardian](https://www.

Rushdie Attacker's Sentencing Delayed Until May 16

Man Sentenced for Attempted Murder of Rushdie

It took the jury less than two hours to reach its verdict. The 27-year-old man who attacked and injured author Salman Rushdie is convicted of attempted murder.

Man Sentenced for Attempted Murder of Rushdie

Salman Rushdie: I Screamed in Pain

The author Salman Rushdie has taken the witness stand in the trial against the man accused of attempting to kill him in August 2022. He hit me repeatedly – hit and stabbed, says Rushdie.

Salman Rushdie: I Screamed in Pain

Rushdie left stunned and unable to resist

The attack on author Salman Rushdie during a lecture in the USA came so suddenly that he didn't even try to defend himself. This was stated by the prosecutor in his opening statement when the trial against the suspected perpetrator began on Monday.

Rushdie left stunned and unable to resist

Two years after the attack: Rushdie trial begins

Two and a half years after the knife attack on Salman Rushdie, the first trial against 27-year-old Hadi Matar, who is charged with attempted murder and assault, is beginning. Afterwards, another trial for terrorist crimes awaits.

Two years after the attack: Rushdie trial begins

This is what you need to know about the Rushdie trial

More than two years after the knife attack on Salman Rushdie, the trial is about to begin where a 26-year-old man is charged with attempted murder and assault. Afterwards, another trial awaits the 26-year-old, who has also been charged with a terrorist offence.

This is what you need to know about the Rushdie trial

Rushdie to testify early in the trial

Jury members in the first trial of two regarding the attempted murder of author Salman Rushdie will not hear anything about the fatwa against Rushdie. This despite it allegedly having motivated the suspect, Hadi Matar.

Rushdie to testify early in the trial