Rushdie Trial Deepens Terrorism Probe | Belfast News

A man already serving time for stabbing Salman Rushdie faces a new federal terrorism trial, set to begin Wednesday in Buffalo, as prosecutors seek to prove his attack was politically motivated — tied to Iran and Hezbollah. Rushdie, who survived the 2022 attack that left him blind in one eye, will testify, sharing his harrowing experience. Evidence includes Matar’s devices containing fatwa references and attack research, plus photos of Iranian clerics. Matar denies the charges, which could carry a life sentence if proven — reigniting global debate over the decades-old fatwa that fueled the violence. 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/c98d8805b4cecc63