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ABC News reports:
A suspect has been charged with attempted murder in the attack on author Salman Rushdie at a speaking event in New York state. The alleged attacker is Hadi Matar, 24, of Fairview, New Jersey, a law enforcement official told ABC News.
He was arrested at the scene and is currently in New York State Police custody. Matar has been charged with attempted murder in the second degree and assault in the second degree. He was arraigned Friday night and remanded without bail.
The author will likely lose one eye as a result of the attack, his agent said. The nerves in his arm were also severed and his liver was damaged in the stabbing, his agent said.
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Thank you to the swift response of @nyspolice & first responders following today’s attack of author Salman Rushdie.
Our thoughts are with Salman & his loved ones following this horrific event. I have directed State Police to further assist however needed in the investigation.
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) August 12, 2022
JUST IN: Author Salman Rushdie’s alleged attacker has been identified as 24-year-old Hadi Matar, officials say. Rushdie was stabbed “at least once in the neck and at least once in the abdomen.” https://t.co/TML9Ty3QS0 pic.twitter.com/3W3xcZtZUs
— ABC News (@ABC) August 12, 2022
For 33 years, Salman Rushdie has embodied freedom and the fight against obscurantism. He has just been the victim of a cowardly attack by the forces of hatred and barbarism. His fight is our fight; it is universal. Now more than ever, we stand by his side.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) August 12, 2022
Breaking News: After being stabbed, Salman Rushdie is on a ventilator and cannot speak. His arm and liver are injured, and he may lose an eye, his agent said. https://t.co/5XbgYkSuL7
— The New York Times (@nytimes) August 13, 2022
#USA ??
A statement from @WhiteHouse National Security Advisor @JakeSullivan46 on the reprehensible & horrific attack on the writer Salman Rushdie. https://t.co/t4jBaagw3G pic.twitter.com/CWQUDcFxqt
— ??Curtis S. Chin (@CurtisSChin) August 13, 2022
These are the moments after renowned author Salman Rushdie was stabbed on stage at an event in New York statehttps://t.co/jO7jLPE3fk pic.twitter.com/W8Ml1YgdLT
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) August 13, 2022