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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Defendant in Salman Rushdie stabbing declines to testify in terrorism trial
Defendant in Salman Rushdie stabbing declines to testify in terrorism trial
Defendant in Salman Rushdie stabbing declines to testify in terrorism trial
Defendant in Salman Rushdie stabbing declines to testify in terrorism trial
Defendant in Salman Rushdie stabbing declines to testify in terrorism trial
Defendant in Salman Rushdie Stabbing Opts Not to Testify in Terrorism Trial
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