What's happened
The trial of Hadi Matar, accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie, may be delayed as he seeks access to Rushdie's upcoming memoir about the attack.
Why it matters
The delay in the trial due to the accused seeking access to the memoir is significant as it highlights the legal complexities and rights of the defendant in a high-profile case.
What the papers say
The Independent and The Guardian report on the potential delay of the trial and the defendant's entitlement to the memoir manuscript, while AP News and The Times also cover the same story with additional details about the trial and the defendant's legal rights.
How we got here
In August 2022, Salman Rushdie was stabbed on stage, resulting in severe injuries. He announced in October 2023 that he had written a memoir about the attack, titled 'Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder', scheduled for release in April 2024.
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