Hadi Matar, 27, faces up to 25 years in prison if he’s found guilty on charges of attempted murder and assault.

The New Jersey man on trial in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie has declined to testify in his defense.

The trial of Hadi Matar, charged with attempted murder of author Salman Rushdie, concludes with closing arguments. His defense claims the intent was not to kill, despite serious injuries inflicted on ...

The fate of a New Jersey man who is accused of stabbing a world-renowned author multiple times in an attempt to kill him two ...

Hadi Matar, accused of the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie, chose not to testify in his defense as his lawyers rested ...

After closing arguments, Judge David Foley instructed the jury on how to evaluate testimony and evidence, emphasizing that a unanimous verdict is required.

Defense Attorney Nathaniel Barone was present in the courtroom for only the second time since jury selection. With Loucks’ testimony, the prosecution rested its case. The defense now has the chance to ...