July 28, 2026

Hadi Matar Convicted in Terrorism Trial for Stabbing Salman Rushdie

Hadi Matar was convicted of federal terrorism charges for the August 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie, facing a potential life sentence.
The jury found Matar guilty of engaging in transnational terrorism, with evidence showing he was motivated by a fatwa issued against Rushdie.
Rushdie suffered severe injuries in the attack, including the loss of sight in one eye, and testified about the assault during the trial.