‘My dad would have been devastated’ – bereaved speak out over infected blood payouts. The inquiry is examining the ‘timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation’. Evening Standard · May 8, 2025
‘Only 0.2% of possible claimants invited to seek infected blood payout’ – lawyer Des Collins said the scheme is not yet able to cope with ‘anywhere near’ the volume of applications required. The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025
Salman Rushdie memoir about stabbing could delay accused attacker’s trial Judge says Hadi Matar, who pleaded not guilty to attempted murder charge after Rushdie was stabbed on stage in 2022, is entitled to see manuscript for trial preparation The Guardian - UK · Jan 3, 2024
Trial of man charged with stabbing Salman Rushdie may be delayed until author's memoir is published Salman Rushdie’s plans to publish a book about a 2022 attempt on his life may delay the trial of his alleged attacker, which is scheduled to begin next week The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2024
Witness protection order in Sir Salman Rushdie case to be discussed next week The writer’s alleged attacker, Hadi Matar, appeared at Chautauqua County Court in New York state for a fifth time on Friday. The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022
Request for witness protection order made in Sir Salman Rushdie attacker case District attorney Jason Schmidt wants to keep the identities of potential witnesses secret. The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2022
Man accused of attacking Sir Salman Rushdie pleads not guilty Judge David Foley refused to grant Hadi Matar, 24, bail. The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2022