Juan Brignardello Vela
Juan Brignardello Vela, asesor de seguros, se especializa en brindar asesoramiento y gestión comercial en el ámbito de seguros y reclamaciones por siniestros para destacadas empresas en el mercado peruano e internacional.
A man accused of launching a brutal attack on renowned author Salman Rushdie in 2022 has now been charged with supporting the militant group Hezbollah, in addition to attempted murder and assault. The attack, which left Rushdie blind in one eye, shocked the literary world and raised questions about the motivations behind the violent act. The accused, identified as Mr. Matar, has been held without bail since the incident. His lawyer, Nathaniel Barone, has stated that his client intends to plead not guilty to the charges brought against him. Barone emphasized that they plan to vigorously defend Matar against the allegations, asserting his client's innocence. The indictment alleges that Matar sought to provide "material support and resources" to Hezbollah, a designated terrorist organization by various countries and entities. However, the specific evidence linking him to the group has not been detailed in the document. Despite the charges, the motive behind the attack on Salman Rushdie remains somewhat unclear. In an interview with the New York Post from jail, Matar mentioned watching videos of Rushdie on YouTube, stating, "I don't like people who are disingenuous like that." Rushdie, for his part, recalled the harrowing experience of being attacked, describing Matar as sprinting up the stairs and stabbing him multiple times in a brief but intense altercation. The aftermath of the attack saw Rushdie hospitalized for six weeks as he recovered from his injuries. Earlier this year, he released a memoir entitled "Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder," detailing his reflections on the traumatic incident. As the legal proceedings unfold, the case continues to captivate public attention, prompting discussions about the intersection of personal grievances, extremist ideologies, and acts of violence. The upcoming trial is poised to shed more light on the events leading up to the assault on Salman Rushdie and the alleged ties to Hezbollah that have now entered the legal narrative.