The man who attacked Salman Rushdie said – I have not committed any crime

Officials said Matar has clearly stated that he has not committed any crime. He is being held in the Chautauqua County Jail. Matar has been charged with attempted murder and assault.
Hadi Matar, 24, a New Jersey resident who attacked novelist Salman Rushdie with a knife, has not pleaded guilty. PTI quoted New York State Police officials as saying that Matar has not admitted his guilt. He has clearly stated that he has not committed any crime. He is being held in the Chautauqua County Jail. Matar has been charged with attempted murder and assault.
In fact, New York police said that the Criminal Bureau of Investigation arrested Matar on Friday on charges of attempted murder and assault. Matar is sent to the Chautauqua County Jail after being taken to a police office. Meanwhile, Chautauqua County Executive Paul Wendell said in a statement that he wishes Rushdie a speedy recovery on behalf of all local residents.
He said that the Chautauqua Institute is completely shaken by this violent incident. It is disappointing that we live in a society where we cannot listen to the different views of others, especially in a place like the Institute, where thinkers from all over the world come to share their experiences. Eminent English language writer Salman Rushdie was attacked during an event on Friday.
Salman Rushdie's condition very critical
On the other hand, according to reports, Salman Rushdie is on ventilator and cannot talk. The New York Times reported that the news is not good. Salman is feared to have lost an eye, broken nerves in his arm and damaged his liver.
Mumbai-born and Booker Prize winner Rushdie was about to begin his lecture during an event at the Chautauqua Institute in western New York when the accused climbed onto the stage and punched and stabbed Rushdie.