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Key FactsMan Who Attacked Salman Rushdie Sentenced to 25 Years
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- Hadi Matar was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the attack on Salman Rushdie.
- Rushdie, who has faced death threats since the publication of 'The Satanic Verses,' sustained severe injuries during the incident.
- The district attorney reported that Rushdie is traumatized and experiences nightmares following the attack.
- Matar also faces federal charges accusing him of attacking Rushdie as an act of terrorism.
He's traumatized. He has nightmares about what he experienced.— Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said after the sentencing hearing, referring to what Rushdie suffered.
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