Salman Rushdie ‘assassin’ won’t get fair trial because no Muslims in jury, says lawyer
- Posted on February 10, 2025
- By The Telegraph
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Salman Rushdie ‘assassin’ won’t get fair trial because no Muslims in jury, says lawyer
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