Man convicted in terrorism trial over the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

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View in Browser Man convicted in terrorism trial over the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie July 29, 2026 Hadi Matar was convicted Wednesday of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie, the author who has faced a decades-old death threat over his novel “The Satanic Verses.” Read more Want more from AP News? Sign up for Morning Wire and Afternoon Wire for a rundown of the top stories of the day. ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.