A New York jury found Hadi Matar guilty of federal terrorism charges tied to Hezbollah support.
WHO:Hadi Matar; New York jury
WHAT:Found guilty on federal terrorism charges, including attempting to provide material support to Hezbollah
WHEN:Jul 30, 2026 at 5:17 AM ET
WHERE:New York, USA
WHY:The conviction followed the 2022 assault attempt on Salman Rushdie and the jury finding Matar guilty on terrorism-related charges involving Hezbollah support.
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