Salman Rushdie’s assailant pleads not guilty

Hadi Matar, who repeatedly stabbed writer Salman Rushdie, pleaded not guilty to second degree murder on Saturday.

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The 24-year-old appeared in Chautauqua County, New York.

He also faces other charges such as injuring a 73-year-old man, US news channel CNN reported.

He was denied release pending trial.

More details to come.

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