Author Salman Rushdie was the key witness during seven days of testimony, describing in graphic detail his life-threatening injuries and long and painful recovery.

Matar was disappointed, according to his public defender, Nathaniel Barone. "But I thought, quite frankly, that he was well prepared for the verdict, regardless of what it was," Barone said.

Matar was disappointed, according to his public defender, Nathaniel Barone. “But I thought, quite frankly, that he was well prepared for the verdict, regardless of what it was,” Barone said.

Matar could receive up to 25 years in prison. His public defender, Nathaniel Barone, said Matar was disappointed but also well-prepared for the verdict. District Attorney Jason Schmidt played a ...

Matar could receive up to 25 years in prison. His public defender, Nathaniel Barone, said Matar was disappointed but also well-prepared for the verdict. District Attorney Jason Schmidt played a ...

(Adrian Kraus/The Associated Press) Matar was disappointed, said his public defender, Nathaniel Barone. "But I thought, quite frankly, that he was well prepared for the verdict, regardless of what ...

Matar could receive up to 25 years in prison.His public defender, Nathaniel Barone, said Matar was disappointed but also well-prepared for the verdict.District Attorney Jason Schmidt played a slow ...