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Salman Rushdie attacker faces new trial
Hadi Matar, the American-Lebanese citizen convicted of attempting to kill writer Salman Rushdie, faces new charges related to federal terrorism. The court is delving deeper into the motives behind the attack on Rushdie in 2022, when he was stabbed during a lecture. Proceedings have begun in the federal court in Buffalo, New York, where Rushdie is expected to provide details about the incident and its impact on his life. Matar, who is currently serving a 25-year prison sentence for attempted murder, denies the federal charges concerning involvement in cross-border terrorist activity. These charges are believed to stem from his alleged loyalty to Iran and Hezbollah, based on information, research materials, and photos of Khomeini and Khamenei found in his home. If convicted, he could face a life sentence, with expectations that his political motives and connections will be taken into account during sentencing.
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