Iran denies link with Salman Rushdie attacker, blames writer himself
"We do not consider anyone other than Salman Rushdie and his supporters worthy of blame and even condemnation," said a foreign ministry spokesman.
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"We do not consider anyone other than Salman Rushdie and his supporters worthy of blame and even condemnation," said a foreign ministry spokesman.
Police in western New York are investigating an attack on author Salman Rushdie, who was preparing to speak at an event when someone rushed up and stabbed him in the neck. CBS News senior investigative producer Pat Milton has more on what we know so far.
Salman Rushdie, the author whose writing led to death threats from Iran in the 1980s, was stabbed Friday as he was about to give a lecture in western New York, authorities said. The 75-year-old author was stabbed at least once in the neck, and once in the abdomen, and is still in surgery, officials said during a Friday evening press conference. Watch the press conference here.
Police said the suspect had gone into hiding. They offered no word on his motive or the names or ages of the victims.
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The attacker was able to come through a campus gate and attacked before security and staff could stop him, officials said.
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The suspect was apprehended quickly after the incident, the Stockton Unified School District said.
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Cole Allen allegedly started planning the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner three weeks ago, a new court document filed by prosecutors says.
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Cole Allen allegedly started planning the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner three weeks ago, a new court document filed by prosecutors says.
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Cole Allen allegedly started planning the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner three weeks ago, a new court document filed by prosecutors says.
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Photos show some of the highlights as King Charles III and Queen Camilla with President Trump and first lady Melania Trump during an official state visit to Washington, D.C.
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