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Hadi Matar Convicted of Federal Terrorism Charges for Salman Rushdie Stabbing

July 31, 2026Carlos Mendoza1 мин

A jury has found Hadi Matar guilty of federal terrorism charges in connection with the 2022 stabbing of acclaimed author Salman Rushdie. Rushdie, known for his novel "The Satanic Verses," has been the subject of a death threat for decades.

Matar, who is currently serving a 25-year sentence in a New York state prison, was convicted on all counts. These include charges related to committing an act of transnational terrorism.

English Translation:

A jury has found Hadi Matar guilty of federal terrorism charges in connection with the 2022 stabbing of acclaimed author Salman Rushdie. Rushdie, known for his novel "The Satanic Verses," has been the subject of a death threat for decades.

Matar, who is currently serving a 25-year sentence in a New York state prison, was convicted on all counts. These include charges related to committing an act of transnational terrorism.