(AP) Salman Rushdie, the author whose writing led to death threats from Iran in the 1980s, was attacked and apparently stabbed in the neck Friday by a man who rushed the stage as he was about to give a lecture in western New York. An Associated Press reporter witnessed a man confront Rushdie on stage at the Chautauqua Institution and punch or stab him 10 to 15 times as he was … [Read more...]
Salman Rushdie Attacked During NY Speech
Author Salman Rushdie, whose writings led the Iranian government to call for his death in the 1980s, was about to give a lecture in Chautauqua, NY, Friday when someone jumped on stage and reportedly stabbed him in the neck. Rushdie's agent said he was undergoing surgery, but his condition is currently unknown. » Sign up for our newsletter KnowThis to get the biggest stories of … [Read more...]
Video: Author Salman Rushdie attacked on lecture stage in New York
(AP) Salman Rushdie, the author whose writing led to death threats from Iran in the 1980s, was attacked and apparently stabbed in the neck Friday by a man who rushed the stage as he was about to give a lecture in western New York. An Associated Press reporter witnessed a man confront Rushdie on stage at the Chautauqua Institution and punch or stab him 10 to 15 times as he was … [Read more...]