Justice Dept.: New Jersey Man Charged With Terrorism Offenses Relating to His Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie
July 25, 2024
July 25, 2024
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 24, 2024:
Hadi Matar, 26, of Fairview, New Jersey, was arraigned today in federal court in connection with attempting to provide material support to Hizballah, a designated foreign terrorist organization; engaging in an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries; and providing material support to terrorists.
"We allege that in attempting to murder Salman Rushdie . . .
Hadi Matar, 26, of Fairview, New Jersey, was arraigned today in federal court in connection with attempting to provide material support to Hizballah, a designated foreign terrorist organization; engaging in an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries; and providing material support to terrorists.
"We allege that in attempting to murder Salman Rushdie . . .