Defendant in Salman Rushdie stabbing declines to testify in federal terrorism trial
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Hadi Matar, the defendant in the stabbing of author Salman Rushdie, declined to testify or call witnesses in his federal terrorism trial. His lawyer announced the defense rested, and the case is expected to go to the jury soon. Matar had previously been convicted on state charges of attempted murder. The trial addresses charges including engaging in an act of transnational terrorism.
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Hadi Matar declined to testify in his federal terrorism trial.
Hadi Matar chose not to testify or call any witnesses in his federal terrorism trial.
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The trial is expected to head to the jury as soon as Wednesday.
Prediction- Hadi Matar declined to testify in his federal terrorism trial.
- He is charged with engaging in an act of transnational terrorism.
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The trial is expected to head to the jury as soon as Wednesday.
PredictionDefense lawyer Nathaniel Barone stated 'At this time, the defence rests.'
South China Morning PostHadi Matar chose not to testify or call any witnesses in his federal terrorism trial.
South China Morning PostHadi Matar has already been convicted of state-level attempted murder charges.
South China Morning PostCharges against Hadi Matar include engaging in an act of transnational terrorism.
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