Nathaniel Barone
Nathaniel Barone is the defense lawyer for Hadi Matar, the accused in the Salman Rushdie attack, advocating for fair jury screening due to the high-profile nature of the case and the potential for prejudice among jurors.
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Public defender Nathaniel Barone argued for a lesser sentence for Hadi Matar.
Man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie on stage sentenced to 25 years in prison
United States· 2025-05-17
Nathaniel Barone stated that Hadi Matar would not be where he is today if he had the opportunity to change things.
Assailant who stabbed author Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years
Pakistan· 2025-05-16
Nathaniel Barone is Hadi Matar's lawyer who stated that his client will appeal the conviction.
Homem que tentou assassinar Salman Rushdie foi condenado a 25 anos de prisão | Livros
Portugal· 2025-05-16
Nathaniel Barone is the defense attorney who argued for a lesser sentence for Hadi Matar.
Condenado a 25 años de cárcel el hombre que intentó matar a Salman Rushdie en Nueva York | Internacional
Spain· 2025-05-16
Defense attorney Nathaniel Barone argued that the crime would have been considered less serious if not for Salman Rushdie's celebrity status.
Salman Rushdies gärningsman får sitt straff
Sweden· 2025-04-23
Nathaniel Barone stated that Hadi Matar was disappointed but had prepared for the verdict.
Declaran culpable al atacante del escritor Salman Rushdie
Dominican Republic· 2025-02-22
Nathaniel Barone represented Hadi Matar and stated that the video evidence was damaging to his client.
Man who stabbed novelist Salman Rushdie guilty of attempted murder - WorldPakistan· 2025-02-22Nathaniel Barone, a public defender representing Matar, said his client was disappointed by the verdict.
Hadi Matar found guilty of attempted murder.
Australia· 2025-02-22Nathaniel Barone is Hadi Matar's public defender who commented on the charges against Matar.
Man accused of trying to kill author Salman Rushdie is found guilty of attempted murder
Canada· 2025-02-21Nathaniel Barone suggested that Matar would have faced a lesser charge if not for Rushdie's celebrity.
Salman Rushdie trial: Jury finds Hadi Matar guilty in attempted killing of authorUnited States· 2025-02-21Public Defender Nathaniel Barone argued that the prosecution had not proven any type of intent to murder.
The man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie declines to take the stand as the defense restsCanada· 2025-02-20
Nathaniel Barone was Matar’s lead public lawyer who was taken ill.
Salman Rushdie set to testify in trial of man accused of trying to murder him | Salman Rushdie
United Kingdom· 2025-02-11
Nathaniel Barone is Matar's lead lawyer who was taken ill during the trial.
Knife attack happened so fast Salman Rushdie did not move, court hearsAustralia· 2025-02-11
Nathaniel Barone is Hadi Matar's defense lawyer who argued for juror screening.
‘It shook everyone up’: New York town hosting Salman Rushdie trial recalls knife attack | US newsUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-10
