Rushdie Testifies as Matar Faces Terrorism Charges | Canada News

Salman Rushdie took the stand in court this week, testifying about the 2022 stabbing attack by Hadi Matar — now facing federal terrorism charges linked to a 1989 fatwa issued by Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini after Rushdie’s controversial novel “The Satanic Verses.” Prosecutors connect Matar to Hezbollah, citing evidence found at his home, while Rushdie admitted he had suspicions Matar was acting on that fatwa — a decree that once forced him into hiding for a decade. Though he’s lived openly in New York for two decades, the attack reignited global debates on free speech, ideology, and the violent consequences of extremism. Matar could face life in prison if convicted. 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/d05c0e75628262b5