# Attacker Convicted of Terrorism in Salman Rushdie Stabbing

Hadi Matar, the man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie in 2022, was found guilty of attempted murder and terrorism charges. The conviction, which carries a potential life sentence, marks a significant legal outcome in a case that raised concerns about freedom of expression and religious extremism.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c86ng1g5wy4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:15:33 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/30/man-who-stabbed-author-salman-rushdie-convicted-of-terrorism-charges?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:17:06 +0000

### Entertainment
- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jul/29/salman-rushdie-attack-terrorism-verdict) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:38:10 GMT