Hadi Matar, the individual who attacked Salman Rushdie in 2022 while he was giving a lecture in upstate New York, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. This incident left the acclaimed author permanently blind in one eye and has reignited discussions surrounding the dangers faced by authors and freedom of speech. The sentencing comes nearly three years after the attack, marking a significant moment in the ongoing conversation about literary expression and public safety.
Hadi Matar, 27, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the 2022 stabbing attack on author Salman Rushdie during a lecture, revealing the court's decision.
The violent assault on Salman Rushdie, which occurred during a public event, has sparked a renewed discourse around freedom of expression and the risks authors face.
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