A New York court has found Hadi Matar guilty in a landmark terrorism trial connected to the 2022 attack on acclaimed author Salman Rushdie. The conviction marks a significant moment in a case that shocked the literary world when Rushdie was stabbed multiple times during a public event. Matar faced serious federal charges related to the assault, which left the renowned writer severely injured. The verdict reinforces legal accountability for acts of violence motivated by extremist ideologies.

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