Hadi Matar, the 27-year-old New Jersey man who stabbed author Sir Salman Rushdie during a lecture in August 2022, received a 25-year prison sentence for attempted murder. Matar, convicted earlier this year, also received a concurrent seven-year sentence for assaulting the event’s moderator, Henry Reese. The attack, which left Rushdie with severe injuries including blindness in one eye and a paralyzed hand, stemmed from the author’s 1988 novel *The Satanic Verses*. Despite Matar’s statement defending his actions, Rushdie was not present for the sentencing.
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Cody Balmer, 38, stands accused of arson and attempted murder after allegedly setting fire to the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence while the Shapiro family was inside. Balmer, who confessed to harboring hatred towards Governor Shapiro, faces numerous charges including terrorism and aggravated arson. Currently hospitalized for an unrelated medical event, he awaits arraignment at Dauphin County Prison. The incident caused significant damage, estimated to be in the millions, and Balmer’s actions were captured on security footage.
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Cody Balmer, 38, was arrested and charged with attempted murder, terrorism, and arson for allegedly setting fire to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s residence. Authorities believe the attack was targeted, and Balmer acted quickly, using homemade incendiary devices and evading state troopers. The governor and his family were unharmed, though the residence sustained significant damage. A multi-agency investigation is underway, and a reward is offered for information.
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Bestselling author Jillian Lauren Shriner, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot by Los Angeles police officers responding to a hit-and-run incident. Police claim Shriner, found armed with a handgun in her backyard, refused repeated commands to drop the weapon before being shot. The shooting, currently under investigation, is unclear from bodycam footage, with authorities unsure if Shriner fired upon officers. Shriner, who was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, has been charged with attempted murder.
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Mordechai Brafman, 27, was arrested and charged with attempted murder after shooting at two men in Miami Beach. Brafman, who previously advocated for unity, allegedly fired 17 shots at the victims, who sustained non-fatal injuries and stated the attack was unprovoked. Police apprehended Brafman at his home shortly after the incident, which occurred on Alton Road. Brafman reportedly told investigators that he targeted the victims because they were “two Palestinians.”
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Wesley Larry Lyons Jr. received a 65-year prison sentence for a shooting at his child’s birthday party in a Maryland mall. Lyons, convicted of attempted murder and related charges, fired multiple shots at a man intervening in a fight involving his mother and the mother of his child. The shooting endangered multiple adults and children, and Lyons subsequently fled, leading to a 28-day manhunt before his arrest. The judge’s decision reflects Harford County’s zero-tolerance policy towards gun violence, with Lyons facing significant prison time.
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Brianna Alvelo, a pizza delivery driver, is accused of stabbing a woman 14 times after receiving a $2 tip on a $33 order. Alvelo allegedly returned to the motel room with an accomplice, where they assaulted the woman, her boyfriend, and her 5-year-old daughter, causing significant injuries and property damage. Security footage and witness statements corroborate the victim’s account, leading to Alvelo’s arrest on charges including attempted murder and home invasion. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities seeking information about the unidentified male accomplice.
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Nathan Joseph Mahoney faces attempted murder charges following a stabbing incident at Anderson Express in Fruitport Township. The attack occurred during a company meeting where Mahoney allegedly stabbed his boss. Multiple employees witnessed the assault. Court records detail the events leading to the charges against Mahoney.
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Deobra Redden received a 26- to 65-year prison sentence for violently attacking Judge Mary Kay Holthus in a Las Vegas courtroom. The attack, captured on video, involved Redden leaping over the judge’s bench and assaulting her, resulting in minor injuries to the judge and injuries to a courtroom marshal. Redden pleaded guilty but mentally ill, his defense citing untreated schizophrenia. Despite Redden’s claims of not intending to kill the judge, the prosecution presented a statement from Holthus asserting his intent to do so.
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I can’t wrap my head around the sheer audacity and recklessness displayed by the man who pulled a gun at a Burger King worker after they refused to accept drugs as payment. It’s a scenario straight out of a crime drama, but sadly, this was a real-life incident that unfolded in Aurora, Colorado. The man in question, Eugene Robertson, was found guilty of a staggering 17 crimes, including eight counts of attempted murder. This horrifying incident began as a drive-thru altercation but escalated into a full-fledged crime spree, with Robertson brandishing his weapon at multiple individuals later on that same night.… Continue reading
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