Mater was apprehended on Aug. 12, 2022, after authorities say he rushed the stage of the Chautauqua Institution's amphitheater and repeatedly stabbed Rushdie, 77, and injured entrepreneur Henry Reese, 75, who was on stage with the author.

Hadi Matar stabbed Salman Rushdie multiple times in the head, neck, torso and left hand, blinding his right eye and damaging his liver and intestines

Following a trial in Chautauqua County Court, a jury convicted 27-year-old Hadi Matar of attempting to murder Sir Salman, after less than two hours of deliberations. He was also found guilty of assault for wounding Henry Reese, who was on stage with Sir Salman at the time.