Hadi Matar was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the attempted murder of Salman Rushdie, who was attacked during a lecture in 2022. Matar, 27, was found guilty of stabbing Rushdie multiple times, resulting in permanent injuries. The court emphasized the calculated nature of Matar's actions, aiming to inflict harm not only on Rushdie but also on the audience present. Matar, in court, criticized Rushdie, calling him a hypocrite, while the defense pointed to Matar's clean record, arguing against viewing the audience members as victims. Ultimately, the 25-year sentence reflects the seriousness of Matar's crime.
Hadi Matar, 27, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the stabbing of Salman Rushdie, which left the author blind in one eye.
During a statement, Matar called Rushdie a hypocrite and accused him of bullying others, emphasizing his own views on freedom of speech.
District Attorney Schmidt emphasized the deliberate nature of Matar's attack, underscoring the intention to inflict maximum damage on Rushdie and the audience.
Public defender Nathaniel Barone contended that Matar's clean record should be taken into account, challenging the notion of audience members as victims.
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