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.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 3 | 6.33 | 0.08% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 60,270 | $2,700,000 | 2,397$ |
| United States | 2 | 5.50 | 0.04% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 132,981 | $21,000,000 | 8,437$ |
| Canada | 2 | 5.50 | 0.08% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 35,399 | $1,700,000 | 1,583$ |
| Ireland | 2 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 5,210 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Italy | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 19,311 | $2,000,000 | 639$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,961 | $56,000 | 53$ |
| India | 1 | 7.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 243,344 | $2,900,000 | 511$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 7,365 | $89,000 | 60$ |
| France | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 31,919 | $2,700,000 | 1,320$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 71,164 | $280,000 | 90$ |
| Israel | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 4,393 | $400,000 | 191$ |
| Totals | 16 | 2,190,699,701 | 613,317 | $33,830,100 | 15,286$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Dominican Republic:
Jason Schmidt presented a slow-motion video of the attack to the jury, emphasizing its unprovoked nature.
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Pakistan:
Jason Schmidt praised the audience members who rushed to Salman Rushdie's aid during the attack.
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France:
Prosecutor Jason Schmidt stated that Hadi Matar came 'very close' to killing Salman Rushdie.
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Israel:
Jason Schmidt emphasized the targeted nature of Hadi Matar's attack on Rushdie.
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Ireland:
Jason Schmidt is the district attorney who presented evidence during the trial of Hadi Matar.
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Canada:
Jason Schmidt is the District Attorney who presented the case against Hadi Matar.
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United Kingdom:
Jason Schmidt is the district attorney who presented the case against Hadi Matar.
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United States:
Jason Schmidt played a slow-motion video of the attack for the jury during his closing argument.
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Slovenia:
Jason Schmidt is the district attorney who described the attack on Rushdie as quick and sudden.
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Ireland:
Chautauqua district attorney Jason Schmidt rephrased his question, asking the writer how he came to make conclusions about his attacker’s ferocity.
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