Man convicted in terrorism trial for 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie
A man has been convicted in a terrorism trial related to the 2022 stabbing attack on author Salman Rushdie, marking a significant legal resolution in the high-profile case.
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Testimony concludes in Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial after 85 witnesses. Closing arguments begin Thursday as jury decides between first-degree murder, second-degree murder, manslaughter, or not guilty by reason of insanity.
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