Current:Home > FinanceLawyer for man accused of attacking Salman Rushdie says client doesn’t want offered plea deal-DB Wealth Institute B2 Reviews & Ratings
Lawyer for man accused of attacking Salman Rushdie says client doesn’t want offered plea deal
lotradecoin leverage View Date:2024-12-25 16:21:55
MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — The New Jersey man accused of repeatedly stabbing author Salman Rushdie is not interested in an offered plea deal that would shorten his time in state prison but expose him to federal prison on a separate terrorism-related charge, his lawyer said Tuesday.
Hadi Matar sat silently in Chautauqua County Court as lawyers outlined a proposal they said was worked out between state and federal prosecutors and agreed to by Rushdie over the past several months.
The agreement would have Matar plead guilty in Chautauqua County to attempted murder in exchange for a maximum state prison sentence of 20 years, down from 25 years. He would then also plead guilty to a yet-to-be-filed federal charge of attempting to provide material support to a designated terrorist organization, which could result in an additional 20 years, attorneys said.
Matar, 26, has been held without bail since his 2022 arrest immediately after prosecutors say he attacked the acclaimed writer as he was about to address an audience at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York. Rushdie was blinded in one eye. Moderator Henry Reese also was wounded.
Matar has pleaded not guilty.
Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said Rushdie favors the “global resolution” proposed in the case, which otherwise could mean two separate trials.
“His preference was to see this matter come to an end,” said Schmidt, who initially opposed reducing the maximum state prison term.
Matar’s attorney, Nathaniel Barone, said Matar wants to take his chances at trial.
“He’s saying, `What have I got to lose?,” Barone said after the hearing.
Judge David Foley instructed Matar to discuss the offer with Barone and to provide an answer at his next appearance, July 2.
veryGood! (68582)
Related
- Britney Spears' Ex Sam Asghari Reveals Special Girl in His Life—But It's Not What You Think
- You'll Have a Full Heart After Reading John Stamos' Message to New Mom Ashley Olsen
- Suspect on motorbike dies after NYPD sergeant throws cooler at him; officer suspended
- How Katy Perry's Daughter Daisy Has Her Feeling Like She's Living a Teenage Dream
- Demi Lovato opens up about how 'daddy issues' led her to chase child stardom, success
- These Are the 10 Avec Les Filles Fall Jackets That Belong in Every Closet
- Why Tim McGraw Says He Would've Died If He Hadn't Married Faith Hill
- The secret entrance that sidesteps Hollywood picket lines
- Big Georgia county to start charging some costs to people who challenge the eligibility of voters
- As schools resume, CDC reports new rise in COVID emergency room visits from adolescents
Ranking
- The Notebook Actress Gena Rowlands Dead at 94
- USA's Katie Moon and Australia's Nina Kennedy decide to share women's pole vault gold medal
- When the family pet was dying, 'I just lost it.' What to do when it's time to say goodbye
- Why Miley Cyrus Says Mom Tish Cyrus and New Husband Dominic Purcell Have the Most Genuine Love
- Horoscopes Today, August 14, 2024
- Las Vegas Aces celebrated at White House for WNBA championship
- Pac-12 college football preview: USC, Utah among favorites in last season before breakup
- As Caleb Williams seeks second Heisman Trophy, how recent repeat attempts have fallen short
Recommendation
-
The State Fair of Texas is banning firearms, drawing threats of legal action from Republican AG
-
Spain's Luis Rubiales didn't 'do the right thing' and resign when asked. Now what, FIFA?
-
These Are the 10 Avec Les Filles Fall Jackets That Belong in Every Closet
-
Ukraine pilots to arrive in U.S. for F-16 fighter jet training next month
-
TikToker Nicole Renard Warren Claps Back Over Viral Firework Display at Baby’s Sex Reveal
-
Bray Wyatt, WWE star who won 2017 championship, dies at 36
-
Julia Fox Looks Unrecognizable With Bleached Brows and Platinum Blonde Hair
-
Alex Murdaugh to plead guilty in theft case. It would be the first time he admits to a crime