Hadi Matar Appears in Court for Salman Rushdie Attack | DRM News | AB15

Hadi Matar, accused of the 2022 knife attack on novelist Salman Rushdie, appeared in court on February 21, 2025, ahead of closing arguments. Matar, 26, has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault charges. Upon arrival, he made a political statement supporting Palestine. The attack, which occurred at a New York arts institute, left Rushdie blind in one eye and with severe injuries. Matar, a U.S.-Lebanese dual citizen, previously admitted he disliked Rushdie over alleged insults to Islam. If convicted, he faces up to 25 years in prison, with additional federal terrorism charges pending. #HadiMatar #SalmanRushdie #CourtCase #FreeSpeech #AttemptedMurder #NewYorkTrial #BreakingNews #RushdieAttack #Islam #LiteraryControversy Hadi Matar Appears in Court for Salman Rushdie Attack | DRM News | AB15 DRM News brings comprehensive coverage of global affairs from a unique and unbiased perspective. At DRM News, we delve into the heart of crucial political developments, social issues, conflicts, and more, bringing you the unfiltered truth on the most pressing issues shaping our global landscape. #DRMNews #LatestNews #BreakingNews DRM News YouTube Channel is managed by Dot Republic Media, All Copyrights Reserved. Subscribe to our channel for all the latest updates:    / @drmnewsinternational   Like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Follow us on Instagram:   / drmnews_