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Man found guilty of terrorism in stabbing of novelist Salman Rushdie
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Daniel Miller , as published by KTVU FOX 2 News
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred during a speaking engagement in 2022, where Rushdie was attacked on stage.
A man has been found guilty of terrorism in connection with the stabbing of author Salman Rushdie. The incident occurred during a speaking engagement in 2022, where Rushdie was attacked on stage. The perpetrator, a 28-year-old man, is scheduled to be sentenced later this year.
Further details about the case and sentencing are available from KTVU FOX 2 News. For more information on the stabbing and upcoming sentencing, readers can refer to the original report from KTVU FOX 2 News, which provides additional context and details about the incident.
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Category: local Published: July 30, 2026 Source: KTVU FOX 2 News Reading time: 1 min
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