Salman Rushdie “off ventilator and talking” following stabbing in New York
His accused assailant has plead not guilty to attempted murder and assault charges. Author Salman Rushdie has been taken off a ventilator and is able to speak following a brutal assault in New York on Friday (12 August). His agent Andrew Wylie confirmed the news to the Washington Post on Saturday. The man identified at […]
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Salman Rushdie likely to lose an eye following stabbing in New York
“The news is not good,” his agent said. It is likely Salman Rushdie will lose an eye after the author was stabbed on stage in New York on Friday (12 August). His agent Andrew Wylie gave an update to the New York Times on Friday evening about Rushdie’s condition in which he said “the news […]
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Author Salman Rushdie reportedly stabbed on stage during event in New York
He was due to give a speech at the event. Salman Rushdie has reportedly been stabbed on stage in New York. Witnesses have stated the award-winning author was attacked whilst at an event at the Chautauqua Institution where he was due to give a speech. The attacker is said to have been restrained by those […]
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