Salman Rushdie testified in court about the 2022 attack where a masked man rushed at him with a knife, leaving him with severe injuries. Rushdie recalled feeling pain and shock, thinking he was dying and being struck repeatedly. He was blinded in one eye and spent weeks in the hospital and rehabilitation. Hadi Matar is on trial for attempted murder and assault. During cross-examination, Rushdie was asked about his career and challenged about his memory of the attack. Security was tight for his appearance in court. The trial is expected to last two weeks, and jurors might not hear about the fatwa that targeted Rushdie in 1989. Prosecutors claim Matar attacked Rushdie without provocation, while the defense argues the case is more complex than that. Matar also faces federal terrorism charges related to the endorsement of the fatwa. Rushdie’s testimony shed light on the traumatic experience he went through and the impact it had on his physical and mental well-being. He expressed that he has not fully recovered from the attack but has made significant progress in his healing journey. Rushdie’s emotional testimony was supported by his wife, who cried during the proceedings, showing the lasting impact of the attack on both of their lives.
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