Salman Rushdie Stabbing Trial Delayed as Author Prepares to Release Memoir on the Attack
MAYVILLE, New York — The trial of Hadi Matar, the man accused of stabbing renowned author Salman Rushdie, is set to be delayed as Rushdie prepares to publish a memoir about the attack. Chautauqua County Judge David Foley ruled on Wednesday that Matar is entitled to preview Rushdie’s manuscript and book notes before the trial begins. Matar, a 26-year-old from New Jersey, has been held without bond since his arrest and is facing charges of attempted murder and assault. The trial in upstate New York was scheduled to start on January 8th, but it is … Read more