Salman Rushdie’s Alleged Attacker Indicted on Terrorism Charges

Salman Rushdie’s Alleged Attacker Indicted on Terrorism Charges
The Department of Justice in Washington on March 25, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
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A 26-year-old man accused in the knife attack against author Salman Rushdie in 2022 has been indicted on three counts of terrorism for his alleged support of Hezbollah, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Hadi Matar, of Fairview, New Jersey, was arraigned on July 24 for allegedly attempting to provide material support to a designated terrorist organization, engaging in an act of terrorism, and providing material support to terrorists, according to an indictment.
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Mary Lou Lang is a freelance journalist and was a frequent contributor to Just The News, the Washington Free Beacon, and the Daily Caller. She also wrote for several local newspapers. Prior to freelancing, she worked in several editorial positions in finance, insurance and economic development magazines.