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Salman Rushdie Recalls Brutal Knife Attack in Court

2/13/2025

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Salman Rushdie bravely recounted the harrowing details of the knife attack he endured on August 12, 2022, where he was stabbed 15 times. In a New York courtroom, he shared the excruciating pain and fear of death he felt during the assault, while his alleged assailant, Hadi Matar, remained silent, as Rushdie spoke of his enduring injuries, including partial vision loss.

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Salman Rushdie bravely recounted the harrowing details of the knife attack he endured on August 12, 2022, where he was stabbed 15 times. In a New York courtroom, he shared the excruciating pain and fear of death he felt during the assault, while his alleged assailant, Hadi Matar, remained silent, as Rushdie spoke of his enduring injuries, including partial vision loss.