‘I thought I was dying’: British-Indian novelist Salman Rushdie recounts ‘ferocious’ stabbing attack in court
February 12, 2025
Author Salman Rushdie testified in the trial of Hadi Matar, accused of stabbing him during a 2022 event in New York. Rushdie described the attack vividly and noted the ongoing impact on his health. Matar has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault charges.
