Stabbing of Salman Rushdie

Salman Rushdie was violently stabbed onstage at a literary event in 2022, permanently blinding him in one eye. The alleged attacker, Hadi Matar, is on trial facing charges of attempted murder and assault. Separate federal charges accuse Matar of supporting Hezbollah to carry out a fatwa on Rushdie issued by Iran's supreme leader in 1989.

Trial of Hadi Matar for Attack on Salman Rushdie

Hadi Matar, charged with severely injuring author Salman Rushdie in a 2022 knife attack, is on trial in Chautauqua County court. Rushdie was left blind in one eye and with a damaged hand. Matar pleads not guilty to attempted murder and assault charges.

Salman Rushdie's confrontation with his attacker in a BBC documentary

Salman Rushdie confronts digitally created version of man who stabbed him in BBC documentary, using AI and CGI to recreate conversation. Rushdie explores attacker's motives and relives horror of the attack. Wife describes receiving news of the attack as the worst day of her life.

Salman Rushdie Survives Stabbing

Salman Rushdie, author of 'The Satanic Verses,' survived a stabbing on stage in 2022, calling it a 'miracle.' The attacker, Hadi Matar, had his trial delayed until after the publication of Rushdie's new memoir, 'Knife.' Rushdie's novel led to protests and a fatwa calling for his death.