Salman Rushdie testified in court regarding the brutal stabbing he suffered during a speaking event in 2022. He recounted moments of terror and confusion as his attacker approached him. Initially believing he was being punched, Rushdie quickly realized the gravity of the situation when he began to see blood. During his emotional testimony, he revealed the devastating effects of the attack, including complete loss of vision in one eye. Rushdie also discussed the complexities of memory, admitting that false memories can alter perceptions of traumatic events. The trial continues against the accused, Hadi Matar, who has pleaded not guilty.
At one point, Rushdie took off his glasses to show the jury 'what's left of' his eye, noting that there's 'no vision [in it] at all.'
Rushdie described being aware that someone was 'rushing' at him from his right. 'He hit me very hard,' he said. 'Initially, I thought he had punched me.'
In his testimony, he said he only saw the man who stabbed him with a 10-inch blade 'at the last minute,' noting the attacker seemed very ferocious.
During cross-examination, he agreed that false memories can exist, noting that he initially thought he had stood up to face his assailant.
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