Salman Rushdie Testifies in Attempted Murder Trial of Alleged Attacker Hadi Matar

Rushdie recounts harrowing details of the 2022 stabbing that left him partially blind and with lasting injuries.

Hadi Matar, a 27-year-old New Jersey resident, is on trial for the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie during a lecture in New York.
Rushdie testified that he believed he was dying during the attack, which left him blind in one eye and with permanent damage to his hand.
Matar, who has pleaded not guilty, allegedly stabbed Rushdie over a dozen times, causing severe injuries that required extensive recovery.
Prosecutors argue the attack was intentional and deliberate, while the defense claims the evidence is not as clear-cut as presented.
The trial, which began on February 10, 2025, is expected to last up to 10 days, with Matar facing up to 25 years in prison if convicted.