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Woman With Bloody Clothes Sentenced For Cleaver Attack In Pennsylvania: Police (UPDATE) Woman With Bloody Clothes Sentenced For Cleaver Attack In Pennsylvania: Police (UPDATE)
Woman With Bloody Clothes Sentenced For Cleaver Attack In Pennsylvania: Police (Update) A violent cleaver attack inside a Doylestown apartment has now led to a conviction and prison sentence, Bucks County prosecutors announced. Robin McClain McNamara, 51, of Doylestown, was sentenced in Bucks County Court to 364 days to 728 days in the Bucks County Correctional Facility, followed by three years of probation, Judge Charissa J. Liller ordered on Wednesday, April 16. The sentence follows McNamara’s conviction in a waiver trial on Monday, April 7, where she was found guilty of aggravated assault and several related offenses, according to the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office…
Maryland Ambush Killing Ends With Murder Conviction For Pennsylvania Man Maryland Ambush Killing Ends With Murder Conviction For Pennsylvania Man
Maryland Ambush Killing Ends With Murder Conviction For Pennsylvania Man A Pennsylvania man who ambushed two men in Maryland, killing one, has been convicted of murder, the Carroll County State's Attorney's Office announced on Monday. Hanover native Austin Paul Potocki, 32, was found guilty of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder in connection with a fatal 2024 shooting in Finksburg. Potocki was convicted following a nine-day jury trial of the murder of Benjaman Billings, 42, and the attempted murder of 39-year-old David Anderson. The jury determined that on Dec. 13, 2024, Potocki traveled to the Patapsco area of Finksburg and lay in …
'Have You Ever Sacrificed Anyone?' NJ Woman Asked Before Stabbing Toddler Brother: Affidavit 'Have You Ever Sacrificed Anyone?' NJ Woman Asked Before Stabbing Toddler Brother: Affidavit
'Have You Ever Sacrificed Anyone?' NJ Woman Asked Before Stabbing Toddler Brother: Affidavit A New Jersey woman accused of stabbing her 2-year-old brother told detectives that voices told her to do it, according to a newly released affidavit of probable cause. Officers responding to a 911 call on Burke Lane in Brick Township found the child suffering from stab wounds around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. The child was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, where he was listed in stable condition, authorities said. Detectives later identified 20-year-old Marlen Rodriguez as the suspect through an investig…
PA Gov. Shapiro’s Mansion Firebomber Cody Balmer Sentenced — Watch New Video Evidence PA Gov. Shapiro’s Mansion Firebomber Cody Balmer Sentenced — Watch New Video Evidence
PA Gov. Shapiro’s Mansion Firebomber Cody Balmer Sentenced — Watch New Video Evidence Cody A. Balmer has pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in a firebombing attack that endangered 22 people inside the Governor’s Mansion in Harrisburg, prosecutors announced on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Balmer admitted to all charges, including attempted murder, aggravated arson, 22 counts of arson (one for each person endangered), burglary, and related offenses, according to Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo. The Sentence Judge Deborah E. Curcillo accepted a plea agreement in which Balmer, 38, was sentenced to a state correctional institution for 2…
Man Who Shot PA Police Officer After 30-Mile Chase Sentenced Up To 80 Years Man Who Shot PA Police Officer After 30-Mile Chase Sentenced Up To 80 Years
Man Who Shot PA Police Officer After 30-Mile Chase Sentenced Up To 80 Years A Pennsylvania man who shot a Monroeville police officer and led police on a 30-mile chase has been sentenced to up to 80 years in prison, Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli announced on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. Bruce Alvarado, 40, of Clairton, was convicted on all counts by a jury in June after a nearly week-long trial, prosecutors said. Common Pleas Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio imposed the decades-long sentence Thursday. Authorities said Alvarado fired six shots into a Monroeville police cruiser in November 2023, striking the officer in the wrist and leg. The officer…
Murder-For-Hire Plot Targeting NJ Prosecutor, Judges: PA Bowling Alley Owner Convicted Murder-For-Hire Plot Targeting NJ Prosecutor, Judges: PA Bowling Alley Owner Convicted
Murder-For-Hire Plot Targeting NJ Prosecutor, Judges: PA Bowling Alley Owner Convicted A Pennsylvania man has been convicted of conspiring to kill multiple New Jersey government officials in a murder-for-hire plot, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced on Wednesday, Aug. 27. Stephen Smink, 62, of Philadelphia, was found guilty on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, of conspiracy to commit murder, five counts of attempted murder, conspiracy to transport weapons, and transporting weapons after a trial in Atlantic County. Smink targeted Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae, First Assistant Prosecutor Harold Shapiro, two Superior Court judges, and an assistant p…
Cold Case Murder Of ‘Reputed Mob Affiliate’ In PA Solved 26 Years Later: Police Cold Case Murder Of ‘Reputed Mob Affiliate’ In PA Solved 26 Years Later: Police
Cold Case Murder Of ‘Reputed Mob Affiliate’ In PA Solved 26 Years Later: Police A 26-year-old cold case has been cracked with the arrest of a South Philadelphia man accused of gunning down Guerino “Gino” Marconi outside his home in 1999, court documents say. Richard Leidy, 60, was arrested at his Girard Estates home on Monday, Aug. 25, and charged with murder, attempted murder, and multiple related offenses, according to Philadelphia court records. On Saturday, April 10, 1999, Guerino “Gino” Marconi Sr., 42, an auto body shop owner and reputed low-level mob associate, was ambushed outside his house on the 2400 block of South 20th Street. His longtime girlfriend, Patric…
Sleeping Sisters, 4 And 6, Shot In Bed During PA Ambush; Shooter Gets 50+ Years Sleeping Sisters, 4 And 6, Shot In Bed During PA Ambush; Shooter Gets 50+ Years
Sleeping Sisters, 4 And 6, Shot In Bed During PA Ambush; Shooter Gets 50+ Years Two little girls were shot while sleeping in their beds during a late-night ambush in Swatara Township—and now, three people are heading to state prison for decades, including the shooter, Kani Little, who was sentenced to 54 years, authorities announced on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Kani Little, 28, pleaded guilty midway through his June 2025 trial for his role in the 2022 drive-by-style attack that left a 4-year-old with a bullet through her chest and arm, and her 6-year-old sister grazed while they slept. On Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2025, Dauphin County Judge William T. Tully handed Little a 27-to-54-…
Man Charged With Stabbing SEPTA Rider From Behind At Kensington Station: AG Man Charged With Stabbing SEPTA Rider From Behind At Kensington Station: AG
Man Charged With Stabbing SEPTA Rider From Behind At Kensington Station: AG A man is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing a stranger from behind on a SEPTA platform in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Monday, July 21. Daniel Williams, 35, of Brookhaven, is accused of attacking a 66-year-old man at the Berks Street Station in Kensington on Thursday, July 4. Surveillance footage allegedly shows Williams holding a knife as he walks up behind the victim and stabs him without warning, according to the Attorney General’s Office. Williams then ran, tossed the knife, and was captured nearby after bystanders directed o…
Former Pittsburgh Pirate Dan Serafini Convicted Of Killing Father-In-Law Over $1.3M Dispute Former Pittsburgh Pirate Dan Serafini Convicted Of Killing Father-In-Law Over $1.3M Dispute
Former Pittsburgh Pirate Dan Serafini Convicted Of Killing Father-In-Law Over $1.3M Dispute Former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini has been convicted of murdering his father-in-law and attempting to kill his mother-in-law over a reported financial dispute. Serafini, 51, who spent parts of nine seasons bouncing around multiple Major League teams, was found guilty in the 2021 shooting of Robert Gary Sphor, 70, and his wife, Wendy Wood, 68, according to the Placer County District Attorney's Office.  The former Pittsburgh Pirate was also convicted of first-degree burglary. The guilty verdicts come after a 6-week trial during which the jury heard testimony from dozens of witnesses and t…
IRS Scam Busted: $93M COVID Fraud Tied To Attempted Hit On Alleged Mastermind IRS Scam Busted: $93M COVID Fraud Tied To Attempted Hit On Alleged Mastermind
IRS Scam Busted: $93M COVID Fraud Tied To Attempted Hit On Alleged Mastermind It started with a fake business. It ended with a shootout in broad daylight. Four people are facing federal charges in what prosecutors call the largest COVID-19 tax credit fraud scheme ever identified.  This $93 million operation allegedly involved fake companies, kickbacks, and a botched attempt to silence the ringleader. The sprawling indictment, unsealed in Los Angeles, details an alleged conspiracy to defraud the IRS by submitting false claims for Coronavirus Response Credits.  These federal tax refunds were designed to help small businesses cover sick and family leave wage…
PA Fugitive Charged In Triple NJ Stabbing: Prosecutor PA Fugitive Charged In Triple NJ Stabbing: Prosecutor
PA Fugitive Charged In Triple NJ Stabbing: Prosecutor A 35-year-old wanted Phillipsburg man has been charged with attempted murder after three people were stabbed inside a local home last weekend, authorities said. Marquis W. Pierce was stopped by police who responded to the Brainard Street home around 5:45 a.m. Saturday, June 21, for a report of a stabbing, the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office said. Pierce was taken into custody at the scene where two victims were found with stab wounds, officials said. One had life-threatening injuries and a third victim was later found and taken to the hospital for treatment, authorities sai…
Toddler, Two Others Shot In PA Ambush: Fugitive Found Guilty Of Attempted Murder Toddler, Two Others Shot In PA Ambush: Fugitive Found Guilty Of Attempted Murder
Toddler, Two Others Shot In PA Ambush: Fugitive Found Guilty Of Attempted Murder A York man has been convicted of attempted murder for a 2022 shooting that wounded a 3-year-old and two other people, York County District Attorney Tim Barker announced. Kenell Chisholm, 36, was found guilty by a jury on Friday, June 13, of the following charges: Three counts of Felony Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder. Three counts of Felony Aggravated Assault. Felony Person Not to Possess a Firearm. The shooting happened on the 400 block of East Philadelphia Street in York on December 9, 2022, according to the York City Police Department. Three victims were shot, including a 3-year-old c…
Trucker Linked To 3 I-83 Shootings In Pennsylvania After Arrest In Maryland: State Police Trucker Linked To 3 I-83 Shootings In Pennsylvania After Arrest In Maryland: State Police
Trucker Linked To 3 I-83 Shootings In Pennsylvania After Arrest In Maryland: State Police A long-haul trucker from Illinois is behind bars in Maryland after police say he opened fire on a car with a 2-year-old inside — and he may be tied to three other highway shootings the same night. Christian Ramos, 28, of Aurora, IL, was arrested in Cecil County and is facing three counts of attempted first-degree murder and related gun charges, Maryland State Police said Friday, June 20. Troopers say Ramos fired at a Toyota Prius with three people inside, including a toddler, just before midnight on Wednesday, June 18, while they were traveling on southbound I-83 near Shawan Road in Baltimo…
17-Year-Old Killed In Broad Daylight Philly Shooting, 2 Suspects Caught, 1 On The Run: Police 17-Year-Old Killed In Broad Daylight Philly Shooting, 2 Suspects Caught, 1 On The Run: Police
17-Year-Old Killed In Broad Daylight Philly Shooting, 2 Suspects Caught, 1 On The Run: Police Police have arrested two suspects in the shooting death of a 17-year-old boy in Philadelphia, and a third remains on the run, authorities said on Thursday, June 19. The shooting happened Saturday, April 16, 2022, just after 3:20 p.m., on the 3100 block of Berkeley Drive, according to Philadelphia Police. Officers from the 39th District responded to a radio call for a “person with a gun.” When they arrived, officers found two male victims inside a red Lexus, both with multiple gunshot wounds. Theodore Crawford, 17, of Hatfield, PA, was unresponsive at the scene. He was rushed to Albert Eins…
SWAT Standoff Gunman Who Shot At Officer Charged With Attempted Murder: MontCo DA SWAT Standoff Gunman Who Shot At Officer Charged With Attempted Murder: MontCo DA
SWAT Standoff Gunman Who Shot At Officer Charged With Attempted Murder: MontCo DA A Pennsburg man who opened fire on a police officer during a chase that ended in a SWAT standoff is now facing attempted murder and robbery charges, authorities announced on Thursday, June 12. Charles Joseph Bowne III, 35, pulled a revolver on a bicyclist along Swamp Creek Road in Marlborough Township just before noon on Wednesday, June 11, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele. Bowne allegedly stole the man’s bicycle and cellphone and fired at him as he fled on foot. The victim flagged down a driver and called 911 at 11:57 a.m., authorities said. Sgt. Ted Baird o…
Loaded Gun Found During Gas Station Welfare Check Lands NY Man Up To 20 Years In PA Prison Loaded Gun Found During Gas Station Welfare Check Lands NY Man Up To 20 Years In PA Prison
Loaded Gun Found During Gas Station Welfare Check Lands NY Man Up To 20 Years In PA Prison A welfare check at a Bucks County gas station led to a gun charge and a state prison sentence for a convicted felon from New York, prosecutors announced on Friday, May 30. Daniel Enrique Perez, 52, of Newburgh, was sentenced to eight to 20 years in a Pennsylvania state correctional facility after a Bucks County jury found him guilty of felony firearm possession in April, according to the DA’s Office. The incident happened around 12:11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, at the Sunoco gas station on Bethlehem Pike in Hilltown Township. Hilltown Township police were called for a welfare check and…
Suspended Dauphin County Judge Sonya McKnight Sentenced For Shooting Ex In Face Suspended Dauphin County Judge Sonya McKnight Sentenced For Shooting Ex In Face
Suspended Dauphin County Judge Sonya McKnight Sentenced For Shooting Ex In Face A former Dauphin County judge who shot her ex-boyfriend in the face while he slept — blinding him in one eye — has been sentenced to prison, authorities announced on Wednesday, May 28. Sonya M. McKnight, 58, of Harrisburg, was sentenced to 13.5 to 30 years in state prison by Judge Howard F. Knisely following her conviction for Attempted Murder of the First Degree and Aggravated Assault, according to Cumberland County District Attorney Seán M. McCormack. Shooting And Trial McKnight was convicted on Wednesday, April 9, by a Delaware County jury brought in to avoid local bias. The panel delibe…
Classmate Ambushes, Stabs 14-Year-Old On Tracks, Repeats Death Threats In PA: Police Classmate Ambushes, Stabs 14-Year-Old On Tracks, Repeats Death Threats In PA: Police
Classmate Ambushes, Stabs 14-Year-Old On Tracks, Repeats Death Threats In PA: Police A 14-year-old boy is accused of stabbing his classmate on the railroad tracks in Kennett Square and repeatedly threatening to kill him, police announced on Monday, May 19. The attack happened on Wednesday, May 7, on the tracks behind the 300 block of West Cedar Street, according to the Kennett Square Police Department. Officers were called to the scene and found a 14-year-old boy suffering from serious stab wounds. They rendered emergency aid before EMS from Longwood Fire Company arrived and transported the victim to Nemours AI duPont Hospital in Delaware for further treatment. The victim …
NJ Man Who Stabbed Salman Rushdie On NY Stage Sentenced To Decades In Prison NJ Man Who Stabbed Salman Rushdie On NY Stage Sentenced To Decades In Prison
NJ Man Who Stabbed Salman Rushdie On NY Stage Sentenced To Decades In Prison A New Jersey man who nearly killed world-renowned author Salman Rushdie in a knife attack on a New York stage has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Hadi Matar, 27, of Fairview, NJ, was sentenced Friday, May 16, in Chautauqua County Court after a jury found him guilty in February of attempted murder and assault. The charges stem from a brutal ambush on Aug. 12, 2022, when Matar stormed the stage at the Chautauqua Institution, stabbing Rushdie more than a dozen times in front of a stunned audience. The attack left the 77-year-old Booker Prize-winning author blind in one eye and with seve…
Jackson Man Arrested In Toms River Murder Hours After Cops Responded To Home For Stabbing Jackson Man Arrested In Toms River Murder Hours After Cops Responded To Home For Stabbing
Jackson Man Arrested In Toms River Murder Hours After Cops Responded To Home For Stabbing A Jackson Township man was arrested and charged after two people were stabbed — one fatally — during a violent early morning altercation at a Toms River home, officials said. Steven McNeill, 32, was charged with Murder, Attempted Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Being a Certain Person Not to Possess a Weapon, and Eluding, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer The attack happened on Friday, May 9, around 7:20 a.m., when Toms River Police responded to a 911 call about an altercation on Adams Avenue. The call was made …
CT Dad Beats Son, 12, Dead, Threatens To Kill Teen Daughter: Police CT Dad Beats Son, 12, Dead, Threatens To Kill Teen Daughter: Police
CT Dad Beats Son, 12, Dead, Threatens To Kill Teen Daughter: Police A 52-year-old Connecticut man is accused of beating his 12-year-old son to death with a baseball bat—and threatening to kill his teenage daughter next, authorities said. Anthony Andrew Esposito Jr., of Branford, was charged with murder with special circumstances and attempted murder following the Thursday, May 1, attack. He is being held on $3 million bond, police said. Officers responded to a home on Hemlock Rock Road around 4 p.m., where they found the body of 12-year-old Anthony P. Esposito, according to Branford Police. Esposito was arrested shortly after during a nearby traffic stop. …
LISTEN: Cody Balmer’s 911 Call Before Firebombing Gov. Shapiro’s Residence Mentions Palestine LISTEN: Cody Balmer’s 911 Call Before Firebombing Gov. Shapiro’s Residence Mentions Palestine
Listen: Cody Balmer’s 911 Call Before Firebombing Gov. Shapiro’s Residence Mentions Palestine Just hours before Molotov cocktails were hurled into the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence, a man now charged in the attack made a chilling 911 call claiming Gov. Josh Shapiro was targeting Palestinians and hurting his family. Cody Allen Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg, is accused of breaking a window at the Governor’s official residence with a hammer and throwing incendiary devices inside while Shapiro, his wife Lori, and their children were sleeping early Sunday, April 13. In a 911 call obtained by Daily Voice on Friday, April 18, Balmer told dispatchers: “Governor Josh Shapiro needs to know t…
Hospitalized After Confessing: Cody Balmer Admits Firebombing PA Governor’s Mansion Hospitalized After Confessing: Cody Balmer Admits Firebombing PA Governor’s Mansion
Hospitalized After Confessing: Cody Balmer Admits Firebombing PA Governor’s Mansion The man accused of firebombing Pennsylvania’s Governor’s Residence while Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept has been hospitalized for a medical event, authorities announced on Monday, April 14. Cody Allen Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg, remains under Pennsylvania State Police supervision while receiving treatment at an area hospital. Officials said the medical episode was unrelated to the fire or his arrest. Balmer will be arraigned at Dauphin County Prison once he is cleared for release, state police said. A surveillance video captured Balmer climbing over a wall onto the Governor’s Residen…
Cody Balmer Set Fire At Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Residence While Family Slept, State Police Say Cody Balmer Set Fire At Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Residence While Family Slept, State Police Say
Cody Balmer Set Fire At Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Residence While Family Slept, State Police Say A Harrisburg man is accused of setting fire to the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence while Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept inside, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Sunday, April 13. The blaze broke out around 2 a.m. at the mansion on North Front Street in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, authorities said. Shapiro, his wife Lori, and their children were safely evacuated by Pennsylvania State Police and Capitol Police after troopers banged on their door to wake them. The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire quickly extinguished the flames. No injuries were reported, though the fire caused “signi…
Gunmen Accused Of Killing Ivan Diaz Jr. Outside PA Club Ordered To Face Trial Gunmen Accused Of Killing Ivan Diaz Jr. Outside PA Club Ordered To Face Trial
Gunmen Accused Of Killing Ivan Diaz Jr. Outside PA Club Ordered To Face Trial Two Allentown men accused in the deadly shooting outside a nightclub that killed Ivan Diaz Jr. will face trial, authorities announced on Thursday, April 10. Pedro Junior Paulino, 35, and David Isaiah Rivera, 26, both had all charges held for court following their preliminary hearing before District Judge David M. Howells Jr., according to Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan. Both men are charged with Criminal Homicide, three counts of Attempted Murder, three counts of Aggravated Assault, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person. Rivera faces an additional charge of Firearms …
Would-Be Assassin Admits Plot To Kill Supreme Court Justice In Maryland: DOJ Would-Be Assassin Admits Plot To Kill Supreme Court Justice In Maryland: DOJ
Would-Be Assassin Admits Plot To Kill Supreme Court Justice In Maryland: DOJ A California man who traveled across the country armed with a gun, ammo, zip ties, and a crowbar to kill a sitting Supreme Court justice in Maryland has pleaded guilty, federal prosecutors announced. Nicholas John Roske, age 29, of Simi Valley, admitted in court that he flew from Los Angeles to Dulles International Airport in June 2022, carrying a firearm and ammunition in his checked luggage.  From there, he took a taxi to a Montgomery County neighborhood, where he planned to assassinate a Supreme Court Justice at their home, according to the Department of Justice. He was reportedly …
Former UPMC Doctor Accused Of Trying To Kill Wife On Hawaii Trail: Reports Former UPMC Doctor Accused Of Trying To Kill Wife On Hawaii Trail: Reports
Former Upmc Doctor Accused Of Trying To Kill Wife On Hawaii Trail: Reports A former UPMC anesthesiologist and assistant professor is accused of trying to kill his wife during a birthday hike in Hawaii, authorities announced. Gerhardt Konig, 46, a former University of Pittsburgh and UPMC doctor, pleaded not guilty to second-degree attempted murder during a virtual court appearance on Monday, April 7, according to CBS News Pittsburgh. Konig allegedly attacked his wife, Arielle Konig, 36, during a March 24 hike on the Pali Puka Trail on Oahu, according to ABC News. Arielle refused to take a selfie near the cliff's edge, prompting Konig to shove her into the bushes w…
NJ Woman Tried Hiring Hitman To Kill Philly Cop, 19-Year-Old Daughter: Prosecutor NJ Woman Tried Hiring Hitman To Kill Philly Cop, 19-Year-Old Daughter: Prosecutor
NJ Woman Tried Hiring Hitman To Kill Philly Cop, 19-Year-Old Daughter: Prosecutor A 26-year-old Camden County woman is facing attempted murder charges after she allegedly tried to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend and his daughter, authorities said. Jaclyn Diiorio, of Runnemede, was arrested on Friday, April 4, in Gloucester Township, immediately after she tried to pay a confidential informant $12,000 to kill her ex—who is a 53-year-old officer with the Philadelphia Police Department—and his 19-year-old daughter, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Gloucester Township Police Chief David Harkins. On Thursday, April 3, investigato…
Philly Man Shoots At Cop During Chase After Traffic Stop: Police Philly Man Shoots At Cop During Chase After Traffic Stop: Police
Philly Man Shoots At Cop During Chase After Traffic Stop: Police A Philadelphia man fired at a police officer during a chase after fleeing a traffic stop, authorities said. Shahlem Groover, 45, was pulled over in a gray 1999 Buick Park Avenue with an expired license plate in the 5800 block of Morton Street around 10 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, Philadelphia police said. Officers noted Groover appeared nervous and had leaned toward the passenger side before stopping. While his registration matched the vehicle, the displayed license plate did not, authorities said. Groover requested to exit the car to check the plate himself but then began sidestepping aw…
Man Who Stabbed Salman Rushdie Over Dozen Times Convicted Of Attempted Murder Man Who Stabbed Salman Rushdie Over Dozen Times Convicted Of Attempted Murder
Man Who Stabbed Salman Rushdie Over Dozen Times Convicted Of Attempted Murder A New Jersey man who repeatedly stabbed author Salman Rushdie on stage at a New York speaking engagement was convicted of attempted murder. Hadi Matar, 27, of Fairview, was also found guilty of assault in Chautauqua County Court on Friday, Feb. 21, for injuring another attendee following two hours of jury deliberations, Buffalo NBC affiliate WGRZ reports. Matar faces up to 25 years in prison when he's sentenced in April. The attack happened at around 10:45 a.m. on Aug. 12, 2022, as Rushdie was about to begin lecturing at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, located about 70 miles sou…