Judge Denies Access to Rushdie's Notes Before Trial

A judge ruled that Salman Rushdie does not need to provide private notes about his stabbing to Hadi Matar, the man accused of attacking him, for trial preparation. Matar's lawyers sought material related to Rushdie's memoir detailing the 2022 attack, but the judge deemed the request burdensome. Rushdie and his publisher are protected by New York's Shield Law, safeguarding journalists from disclosing confidential sources. The trial for Matar, who pleaded not guilty to assault and attempted murder, has been rescheduled to October to accommodate key witnesses, including Rushdie and another injured party. Rushdie, known for 'The Satanic Verses,' faced threats in the past and traveled freely despite safety concerns.