Author Salman Rushdie Attacked on Stage During an Event at Chautauqua Institution in New York

In a shocking incident, author Salman Rushdie was attacked as he was about to give a lecture in western New York. A reporter of the Associated Press witnessed a man storm the stage at the Chautauqua Institution. According to the reporter, the man began punching or stabbing Rushdie as he was being introduced.

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BREAKING: Author Salman Rushdie has been attacked as he was about to give a lecture in western New York. An @AP reporter witnessed a man storm the stage at the Chautauqua Institution and begin punching or stabbing Rushdie as he was being introduced. https://t.co/bVTbfkLjyL

— The Associated Press (@AP) August 12, 2022

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