Literature

Salman Rushdie

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Indian-British-American novelist (born 1947)

British-Indian novelist known for combining magical realism with historical fiction.

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Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

Federal prosecutors opened a terrorism trial against Hadi Matar, the man who stabbed Salman Rushdie in 2022. The trial focuses on federal charges following Matar's previous state-level conviction for attempted murder.

AP News·2026-07-22

Salman Rushdie says he is tired of being ‘free speech Barbie’ after 2022 attack

In an interview, Salman Rushdie expressed a desire to move past his role as a symbol for free speech. He stated his hope to shift the public narrative back toward his literary work.

The Guardian·2026-03-15

Salman Rushdie testifies at terrorism trial of man convicted of stabbing him

Salman Rushdie provided testimony in federal court regarding the 2022 ambush that left him severely injured. This marked the second time the author testified about the attack in a legal setting.

The Guardian·2026-07-23

The most upsetting thing about the attack for Salman Rushdie

Salman Rushdie shares personal reflections on the 2022 knife attack that nearly killed him. The segment explores the emotional impact of the incident on the author.

CBS News·2026-09-19

Man convicted in federal terrorism trial over stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

A jury found Hadi Matar guilty of federal terrorism charges, including transnational terrorism, for the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie. Matar was already serving a 25-year state sentence for the same attack.

NBC News·2026-07-29

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