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Jury Selection Begins in Self-Defense Murder Trial of Pittsburgh Woman

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Cranberry, PA — Jury selection commenced this week in Butler County for the trial of Amanda Hughes, a 28-year-old Pittsburgh resident charged with the murder of her boyfriend, Anthony Smith, who was 30 at the time of his death. The incident, which occurred in February 2023, has stirred local attention as court proceedings get underway, with the trial scheduled to begin early next week. Authorities allege that the tragic event ensued following a heated argument between Hughes and Smith, which culminated in Hughes fatally shooting Smith. The case has captured the community’s interest not only … Read more

Jury Selection Underway in Chautauqua for High-Profile Trial of Hadi Matar

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Mayville, NY – Jury selection commenced in Chautauqua County on Monday for the trial of Hadi Matar, the individual accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie during a lecture at the Chautauqua Institution last summer. The case has drawn international attention due to the high-profile nature of the victim and the underlying issues of free speech and security. Authorities allege that on August 12, 2022, Matar, a 24-year-old from New Jersey, launched an attack on Rushdie, severely wounding the author who has long faced death threats for his writings. Rushdie suffered serious injuries, including stab wounds … Read more

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