Matar's Federal Terrorism Trial | Savannah News

Hadi Matar, the man who stabbed Salman Rushdie in 2022, now faces a federal terrorism trial seeking to uncover the motive behind the attack. While already serving 25 years for attempted murder, the new case probes whether Matar acted on behalf of Iran and Hezbollah, citing his research on the historic fatwa calling for Rushdie’s death. Prosecutors allege he believed he was carrying out a religious order, while Matar claims he supported free speech but called Rushdie a hypocrite. Rushdie, 79, is set to testify again, recounting the life-threatening assault that left him blind in one eye. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/39c59e601f26fff1