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Jury Selection Begins in Trial of Suspect Accused in Stabbing of Author Salman Rushdie

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Mayville, N.Y. — Jury selection began for the trial of the man charged with the stabbing of acclaimed writer Salman Rushdie, an event that shocked literary communities and advocates of free speech worldwide. The accused, Hadi Matar of Fairview, New Jersey, faces charges in a courtroom filled with spectators and media, demonstrating the high-profile nature of this case. The attack on Rushdie occurred in August 2021 while he was preparing to speak at a lecture series at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York. Matar, allegedly stormed the stage and stabbed Rushdie multiple times, leading … Read more

Jury Selection Underway in High-Profile Trial of Salman Rushdie’s Alleged Attacker

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MAYVILLE, N.Y. — The courtroom in Mayville buzzed with the onset of jury selection for the trial of Hadi Matar, accused of the violent attack on celebrated author Salman Rushdie in August 2022. The defendant faces severe charges including attempted murder and assault, following an incident that occurred at the Chautauqua Institution which dramatically left Rushdie blind in one eye. Matar’s attorney, Nathaniel Barone, has voiced concerns over potential biases due to extensive pre-trial media coverage which might influence the impartiality of the jury. Barone highlighted the challenges in ensuring jurors have not already formed … Read more

Salman Rushdie to Testify in Trial of Accused Attacker as Jury Selection Begins in New York

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MAYVILLE, N.Y. — Jury selection commenced Tuesday in Chautauqua County Court as Hadi Matar, a 27-year-old New Jersey resident, stands trial for the attempted murder of renowned author Salman Rushdie. Matar, who has pleaded not guilty, faces charges of attempted murder and assault following an incident in August 2022 where Rushdie was severely injured. Rushdie, 77, was attacked and stabbed multiple times just before he was scheduled to speak at an event focusing on writer safety, resulting in serious injuries including blindness in one eye and permanent damage to his hand. The event moderator also … Read more

Jury Selection Underway in High-Profile Case Against Salman Rushdie’s Attacker

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Mayville, N.Y. — Jury selection commenced Monday in the high-profile trial of the man accused of stabbing celebrated author Salman Rushdie, an incident that shocked literary circles and renewed global concerns about extremist violence. The case is drawing considerable attention with legal and literary observers keenly watching the proceedings unfold in a Chautauqua County courthouse. The defendant, Hadi Matar, 24, from Fairview, New Jersey, faces charges stemming from an attack last year during a literary event at the Chautauqua Institution. Rushdie, known for his controversial writing which has previously led to death threats, was grievously … Read more