In a chilling courtroom scene, Salman Rushdie vividly demonstrated how his attacker, Hadi Matar, slashed his throat during the ongoing trial. The author's testimony provides a graphic account of the 2022 attack that shook the literary world.
Salman Rushdie, the renowned author who survived a brutal stabbing attack in 2022, took the witness stand on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in the trial of Hadi Matar, his assailant. During his testimony, Rushdie vividly demonstrated the manner in which Matar slashed his throat, leaving the courtroom with a haunting image of the attack's brutality.
This courtroom sketch, captured by Elizabeth Williams for the Associated Press, serves as a poignant reminder of the violent incident that shook the literary world and continues to unfold in the halls of justice. The trial of Hadi Matar, charged with attempted murder and assault, is closely watched, with many hoping for a resolution that brings justice to Rushdie and sheds light on the motivations behind the attack
SALMAN RUSHDIE HADI MATAR TRIAL STABBING COURTROOM SKETCH ASSAULT ATTEMPTED MURDER
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