Jason Schmidt
Jason Schmidt is the district attorney involved in the high-profile trial of Hadi Matar, the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie in 2022. In his role, Schmidt is responsible for presenting the case against Matar, who faces serious charges, including attempted murder and assault. The trial has garnered significant media attention due to the violent nature of the attack and its implications for free expression and literary freedom.
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United States:
District Attorney Jason Schmidt requested the maximum sentence for Hadi Matar.
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Kazakhstan:
Jason Schmidt is the Chautauqua County prosecutor who spoke about the impact of the attack on witnesses.
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Serbia:
Jason Schmidt argued in court that the attack on Salman Rushdie was premeditated.
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Pakistan:
Jason Schmidt referred to Salman Rushdie's trauma after the sentencing hearing.
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Venezuela:
Prosecutor Jason Schmidt stated that Matar was very close to killing Salman Rushdie.
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Portugal:
Jason Schmidt is the public prosecutor who commented on Salman Rushdie's trauma after the attack.
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Spain:
Jason Schmidt is the district attorney who sought the maximum sentence for Hadi Matar.
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United Kingdom:
Jason Schmidt stated that both victims were injured in the same event.
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United Kingdom:
Jason Schmidt is the Chautauqua county district attorney who commented on the intervention that saved Rushdie's life.
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Dominican Republic:
Jason Schmidt presented a slow-motion video of the attack to the jury, emphasizing its unprovoked nature.
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