- Rushdie’s 1988 novel “The Satanic Verses” drew death threats against him.
- Acclaimed novelist underwent surgery following attack at New York literary event.
- Suspect Hadi Matar, 24, of New Jersey, charged with second-degree attempted murder, second-degree assault for injury to event moderator.
- Attorney for Matar entered not guilty plea for client.
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Rushdie Off Ventilator, Attacker Charged With Attempted Murder
Rushdie, 75, underwent surgery after he was stabbed roughly a dozen times and is talking after being taken off ventilator.
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