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