Crime & Safetyscore 611·7 metrosupdated 2h ago

Hadi Matar Declines to Testify in Salman Rushdie Stabbing Trial

Hadi Matar, accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie, opted not to testify in his federal terrorism trial. Closing arguments are set for Wednesday, following Rushdie's testimony about the attack that left him severely injured.

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