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Rushdie Testifies in Terrorism Trial | Tulsa News
Salman Rushdie, Booker Prize-winning author and U.S. citizen, took the stand in the high-profile terrorism trial of Hadi Matar, the man accused of stabbing him during a public appearance. Rushdie vividly recounted the attack — initially mistaking it for a punch before realizing he was being stabbed, suffering severe blood loss and enduring lasting injuries including blindness in one eye and nerve damage. Though he had no direct proof of Matar’s ties to Iran or Hezbollah, Rushdie expressed suspicions about the attacker’s motives, noting Matar had extensively researched his work. Prosecutors…
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