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us1 month ago•7 min saved

Rushdie Stabbing Attacker Convicted on Terrorism Charges Tied to Iran Fatwa

Federal jurors in Buffalo found Hadi Matar, 28, guilty on all counts for the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie, including providing material support to Hezbollah, committing an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries, and aiding terrorists; prosecutors said the attack was sparked by Iran’s fatwa against Rushdie, though his defense argued he acted independently. Matar, who is already serving a 25-year state sentence for attempted murder, faces life in prison with sentencing set for November 3. The case centers on whether the fatwa's motivation qualifies as terrorism.

via Fox News|

#hadi-matar #hezbollah #iran-fatwa

crime1 month ago•6 min saved

Rushdie Attack: Federal Jury Convicts Matar of Terrorism

A federal jury convicted Hadi Matar on all counts of engaging in transnational terrorism for the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie, adding to his existing 25-year New York state sentence for attempted murder; prosecutors linked the attack to the Iran-backed fatwa and Matar's ties to Hezbollah, while Rushdie testified about the assault and the ongoing threat to his safety.

via Politico|

#crime #fatwa #hadi-matar

world1 month ago•7 min saved

Rushdie Attacker Convicted of Terrorism, Faces Life in Prison

A New York federal jury convicted Hadi Matar, who is already serving a 25-year term for attempting to kill Salman Rushdie, of providing material support to Hezbollah and engaging in transnational terrorism, motivated by Iran's 1989 fatwa. Prosecutors tied his two-year plotting to calls to enforce the fatwa, Rushdie testified about the attack and recovery, and Matar now faces a potential life sentence on the federal charges.

via BBC|

#fatwa #hadi-matar #hezbollah

culture7 months ago•5 min saved

Rushdie’s Recovery Becomes a Rallying Cry for Culture at Sundance

At Sundance 2026, Alex Gibney’s Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie charts Rushdie’s brutal 2022 stabbing, his ongoing recovery captured by his wife’s footage, and the film’s broader meditation on culture, violence, and free expression amid rising authoritarianism, linking past fatwas to today’s threats while celebrating the courage of those who saved him.

via The Guardian|

#alex-gibney #culture #knife-the-attempted-murder

entertainment7 months ago•9 min saved

Sundance 2026 kicks off a Utah send-off with a star-studded indie slate

Sundance 2026 marks the festival’s first without founder Robert Redford and its final run in Utah, while unveiling a star-studded lineup—from Natalie Portman-led The Gallerist to Charli XCX’s triple-film presence, a Salman Rushdie documentary, the horror Buddy, and timely AI and Iran-focused docs—designed to spark chatter and draw big audiences.

via The Guardian|

#charli-xcx #entertainment #film-festival

culture1 year ago•2 min saved

Salman Rushdie Warns AI Must Master Comedy Before Threatening Writers

Salman Rushdie believes AI poses no threat to authors until it can create genuinely funny content, highlighting AI's lack of humor as a key limitation. He also discussed his recovery from a recent attack, his new writing projects, and his views on the importance of storytelling in a divided world.

via The Guardian|

#ai-humor #attack-recovery #authors

world-news1 year ago•2 min saved

India Lifts Ban on Rushdie's 'Satanic Verses' Due to Missing Order

The Indian government's ban on importing Salman Rushdie's novel 'The Satanic Verses' is set to be lifted after failing to locate the original order, 36 years after it was imposed. The ban, initially enacted due to fears of backlash from Muslim MPs, was challenged in court by Sandipan Khan, who found no official notification of the ban. The Delhi high court concluded that the order was "untraceable," effectively lifting the import restrictions. Rushdie has always maintained that his novel is a fictional exploration of religion, migration, and identity.

via The Guardian|

#book-ban #freedom-of-expression #india

world-news1 year ago

India Lifts Ban on Rushdie's 'Satanic Verses' After Lost Order

India has lifted its long-standing import ban on Salman Rushdie's controversial novel 'The Satanic Verses'. The book, which has been banned in the country since its publication in 1988 due to its alleged blasphemous content, can now be legally imported, marking a significant shift in India's stance on literary censorship.

via The New York Times|

#censorship #india #literature

legal1 year ago•3 min saved

India Lifts Import Ban on Rushdie's 'Satanic Verses' After Lost Order

The legal status of importing Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses' in India is uncertain after the Delhi High Court suggested the original 1988 ban notification might be invalid, as the government cannot locate it. This has led to debates among legal experts about whether the book can now be imported. The court has not declared the ban unconstitutional but presumed the notification does not exist, leaving the possibility open for the government to issue a new ban. The case highlights the complexities of enforcing a ban without official documentation.

via BBC.com|

#book-ban #india #legal

literature2 years ago•19 min saved

"Salman Rushdie's Resilience: New Documentary Chronicles Attack and Recovery"

Salman Rushdie's new memoir, "Knife," delves into the harrowing assassination attempt he survived, offering a poignant reflection on mortality and resilience. The book intertwines his personal ordeal with broader contemplations on life, death, and the enduring power of storytelling, making it a deeply moving addition to his literary legacy.

via Quillette|

#assassination-attempt #knife #literature

crime-and-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

Salman Rushdie's Assailant Seeks Plea Deal Amid Documentary Release

Hadi Matar, accused of attempting to murder writer Salman Rushdie, is negotiating a plea deal with US prosecutors that could reveal if a foreign entity was involved in the attack. Matar faces state charges and potential federal terrorism charges, with his legal team seeking a comprehensive settlement to reduce his sentence. The trial is set for September, and Rushdie has yet to decide on accepting a plea deal.

via Semafor|

#attempted-murder #crime-and-justice #federal-investigation

arts-and-literature2 years ago•7 min saved

"Salman Rushdie's Resilience: From Stabbing to 'Knife' Book Release"

Two years after surviving a knife attack, author Salman Rushdie appears physically changed but remains an unwavering advocate for artistic freedom. In an interview, he discusses the struggle to write his next novel, the impact of the attack on his imagination, and the presence of a shadow after facing death. Despite the ordeal, Rushdie maintains his optimism and confidence, feeling internally about 25 years old and expressing a desire to reclaim his youthful energy for writing.

via The Associated Press|

#artistic-freedom #arts-and-literature #memoir

personal-interview2 years ago•1 min saved

Salman Rushdie's Knife: A Fearless Memoir of Survival

Salman Rushdie recounts the day he was attacked and nearly killed in 2022, describing a profound sense of loneliness while lying in a pool of his own blood. Reflecting on the incident and his past experiences, he discusses the impact of the fatwa calling for his death decades ago and finding great love later in life. An interview with Rushdie will be aired on NPR's All Things Considered, with a 30-minute cut available on YouTube.

via NPR|

#attack #loneliness #memoir

book-review2 years ago•0 min saved

"Salman Rushdie's Knife: A Fearless Memoir of Survival and Resilience"

Salman Rushdie's memoir "Knife" delves into the aftermath of the fatwa issued against him, using the metaphor of the assassin's blade as a means of confronting his experiences and the impact of the threat on his life. The book fearlessly explores the reckoning with his own mortality and the lasting effects of the assassination attempt, offering a candid and introspective account of the ordeal.

via Financial Times|

#assassination #book-review #fearless

books2 years ago•6 min saved

"Salman Rushdie's Memoir 'Knife' Chronicles Near-Fatal Attack"

Two nights before being stabbed at a literary event, Salman Rushdie had a nightmare about being attacked. After the incident, Rushdie wrote a book called Knife, which explores the attack, his recovery, and existential questions about facing death and finding his identity in an altered body and state of mind. He reflects on his changed relationship to the event and his increased appreciation of life, expressing gratitude for each day as a blessing.

via NPR|

#attack #books #knife