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Man Convicted of Attempted Murder in Rushdie Stabbing Case

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  • Hadi Matar convicted of attempted murder and assault
  • Salman Rushdie stabbed on stage, left blind in one eye
  • Verdict reached quickly after short deliberation
  • Matar faces up to 25 years in prison
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  • Assistant public defender emphasized the lack of evidence proving Matar's intention to kill Rushdie, crucial for an attempted-murder conviction.
  • Matar's attorneys highlighted the absence of firearms or explosives, suggesting a chaotic outburst rather than a premeditated attack.
  • Prosecutor argued that multiple stab wounds to Rushdie's face and neck could foreseeably result in a fatality, despite the absence of direct intent evidence.
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  • Matar often took notes with a pen and interacted with his defense team during breaks in testimony, displaying a calm demeanor.
  • His lawyers chose not to present any witnesses on his behalf, and Matar himself did not testify in his defense, indicating a strategic legal approach.
  • Public Defender Nathaniel Barone suggested that Rushdie's celebrity status played a significant role in elevating the charge to attempted murder, implying a potential bias in the legal proceedings.
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