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Man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie pleads not guilty

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August 19, 2022

William Howard

The man accused of stabbing award-winning author Salman Rushdie has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault

The 24-year-old appeared in a courtroom in New York state, after he was indicated by a grand jury.

The suspect is being held without bail and has been ordered to surrender all firearms.

If convicted of attempted murder, he could face up to 25 years in prison, and the assault charge carries a maximum sentence of seven years.

Rushdie has long been a target by some Muslims for his 1988 satirical novel, ‘The Satanic Verses’ which has been labeled sacrilegious.

The 75-year-old was preparing to give a lecture when an assailant jumped on stage and stabbed him multiple times.

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William is an Executive News Producer at TICKER NEWS, responsible for the production and direction of news bulletins. William is also the presenter of the hourly Weather + Climate segment. With qualifications in Journalism and Law (LLB), William previously worked at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) before moving to TICKER NEWS. He was also an intern at the Seven Network's 'Sunrise'. A creative-minded individual, William has a passion for broadcast journalism and reporting on global politics and international affairs.