A US federal jury has convicted Hadi Matar, the man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie in 2022, on terrorism charges. Prosecutors proved he acted under Iran’s influence and aided Hezbollah. Already serving 25 years for attempted murder, Matar now faces a possible life sentence without parole when sentenced in November.
Salman Rushdie gave emotional testimony at Hadi Matar's federal terrorism trial, recounting the 2022 knife attack that cost him his right eye. Prosecutors allege Matar acted in support of Hezbollah, while the defence argues he acted alone.
Hadi Matar, who attacked author Salman Rushdie in 2022 leaving him blind in one eye, has gone on trial in a US federal court on transnational terrorism charges. Prosecutors say he acted to fulfil the Iranian fatwa against Rushdie.
