Rushdie Testifies in Terrorism Trial | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 2m

Salman Rushdie took the stand in his own defense during the federal terrorism trial of Hadi Matar, the 28-year-old accused of stabbing him last year in a brutal attack that left him blind in one eye and injured his liver. Testifying calmly for over an hour, Rushdie recounted the horrifying moment he realized he was stabbed—not just punched—and found himself bleeding out on stage. While he admitted having suspicions about Matar’s motives, he had no direct proof of terrorism ties. Prosecutors countered with evidence showing Matar researched Rushdie since 2020, wrote notes about killing him, and…