Salman Rushdie's Assailant Seeks Plea Deal Amid Documentary Release
Hadi Matar, accused of attempting to murder writer Salman Rushdie, is negotiating a plea deal with US prosecutors that could reveal if a foreign entity was involved in the attack. Matar faces state charges and potential federal terrorism charges, with his legal team seeking a comprehensive settlement to reduce his sentence. The trial is set for September, and Rushdie has yet to decide on accepting a plea deal.