Hadi Matar, 28, has been convicted of attempting to assist Hezbollah through the attack on author Salman Rushdie. The conviction was announced on July 29, 2026.
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Hadi Matar Convicted of Terror Offences Related to Salman Rushdie Attack
Hadi Matar, aged 28, was convicted for his role in an attack on author Salman Rushdie, with the court stating that he attempted to aid Hezbollah. The verdict was issued on July 29, 2026.
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