The man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie in western New York on Friday pleaded not guilty to attempted second-degree murder and assault charges. Hadi Matar, 24, is accused of injuring Rushdie shortly before an event. Rushdie is hospitalized with severe injuries. Matar appeared in court during a brief hearing in the Chautauqua County District Court on charges of attempted second degree murder and assault.
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