Rushdie Attacker Sentenced to 25 Years

Salman Rushdie attacker Hadi Matar sentenced to 25 years in prison. A New York court handed down a 25-year prison sentence to Hadi Matar on Friday for the 2022 attack on author Salman Rushdie. The attack, which occurred during a lecture, left Rushdie with significant injuries, including partial blindness. Matar was also sentenced to an additional seven years for assault. "He has just been sentenced on attempted murder to 25 years," reported a BBC News presenter. The attack shocked the literary world and sparked renewed discussions about freedom of speech and the safety of public figures.