Trial of man accused in Rushdie stabbing begins with jury selection
The trial of the man charged with attempting to murder the novelist Salman Rushdie at a New York lecture began on Tuesday with jury selection.
Jury seated in Rushdie attacker trial, opening statements set for Monday
Matar was apprehended on Aug. 12, 2022, after authorities say he rushed the stage of the Chautauqua Institution's amphitheater and repeatedly stabbed Rushdie, 77, and injured Henry Reese, 75, who was on stage with the author.
Opening Statements Expected Monday in Trial for Salman Rushdie Attacker
Attorneys are expected to make their opening statements Monday in the trial of the man accused in the on-stage attack on author Salman Rushdie in western New York more than two years ago. This comes after jury selection wrapped up at the courthouse in Mayville, New York, on Thursday.
Trial begins in NY for Salman Rushdie stabbing suspect, author to take the stand
The trial against the man accused of attempting to murder author Salman Rushdie in a stabbing attack in western New York got underway on Tuesday, with officials saying Rushdie is expected to testify in the coming days.
Hadi Matar’s attempted murder trial begins today with jury selection in Salman Rushdie stabbing case
The attempted murder trial of author Salman Rushdie will soon begin with jury selection taking place this morning. The trial followed efforts to relocate the trial, but the court ultimately ruled the trial would continue in Chautauqua County.
Jury Selection Begins in Chautauqua for Hadi Matar Trial
Jury selection is underway in Chautauqua County for the trial of Hadi Matar, the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie at the Chautauqua Institution in August 2022.
Jury selection begins in Hadi Matar trial, man accused of attacking Salman Rushdie
Jury selection has begun in the trial of Hadi Matar, who is accused of attempting to kill author Salman Rushdie in August 2022 at the Chautauqua Institution in New York.
Man accused of blinding Salman Rushdie goes on trial
The man charged with stabbing writer Sir Salman Rushdie is facing trial in the US, with jury selection starting on Tuesday. Hadi Matar is charged with attempted murder and assault over the August 2022 incident that left Mr Rushdie blind in one eye.
The man charged with stabbing Salman Rushdie is going on trial. The author will take the stand
The New Jersey man charged with severely injuring author Salman Rushdie in a 2022 knife attack is standing trial in New York.
Trial of Salman Rushdie’s alleged attacker gets underway after delays
Two-and-a-half years after Salman Rushdie was repeatedly and nearly fatally stabbed at a public appearance, the renowned author is expected to testify at the trial of his alleged attacker, which began Tuesday.
Salman Rushdie to testify as trial begins for attacker nearly two years after stabbing
Renowned author Salman Rushdie prepares to testify against his attacker, Hadi Matar, in a New York trial. The case, delayed since January, features key evidence but avoids discussions on religious motivations.
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Jury set for trial of Hadi Matar
The jury has been set and opening statements are set to start next week in the trial of Hadi Matar. The Chautauqua County ...
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Nine jurors selected so far in trial of Hadi Matar
After two days of jury selection in the trial of Hadi Matar, more than half the needed jurors have been selected. The ...
Upstate NY trial begins for radical accused of stabbing ‘Satanic Verses’ author Salman Rushdie
Hadi Mater, 26, is due to go on trial Tuesday for the 2022 stabbing of ‘The Satanic Verses’ author Salman Rushdie, who is ...