Rushdie attacker indicted on terrorism charges

Headline: The Manila Times

The New Jersey man who stabbed and injured author Salman Rushdie is facing new charges on Wednesday of attempting to provide support to Hezbollah.
Newsweek
Hadi Matar, a 26-year-old American of Lebanese descent who was already charged by the state of New York for the 2022 stabbing attack, has now been indicted by a grand jury on three counts that include attempting to provide material to support a foreign terrorist organisation, said the indictment dated July 17 but not unsealed until now.
Gulf News
The indictment didn't detail what evidence linked Matar to the group.
Voice Of America
Matar, who has Lebanese roots, has pleaded not guilty on the state murder and assault charges and is awaiting trial.
The Gazette

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