Salman Rushdie attacker faces US terrorism trial

<p>Hadi Matar, already serving 25 years for attempted murder, denies federal charges that could bring a life sentence</p><p>The man who <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/nov/03/salman-rushdie-ptsd-symptoms-stabbing">stabbed Salman Rushdie in the eye on stage in 2022</a> is standing trial for a second time – this time facing terrorism charges after being found guilty of attempted murder and <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/may/16/salman-rushdie-attacker-sentenced">sen

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