Assailant's attorney complains media coverage could potentially lead to a biased jury, says, 'He’s entitled to due process, no matter what he’s accused of'

Hadi Matar tells NY Post from jail that he was not in touch with Iran's Revolutionary Guard, but refuses to say if attack inspired by Iranian leader's fatwa

Several of terror group's opponents get death threats after denouncing author's stabbing; assailant was radicalized during visit to his father in southern Lebanon, his mother says

Ralph Henry Reese, founder of City of Asylum movement, says award-winning author was looking forward to aiding other exiled writers facing peril

Lebanese-born Silvana Fardos, who lives in New Jersey, tells UK newspaper that Hadi Matar became more religious, moody after spending a month with estranged father

Bookstores report a flurry of interest in famed author's books; Different editions of 'The Satanic Verses' take top three spots on Amazon list

Foreign Ministry rejects any Iranian responsibility, says the author 'exposed himself to the anger and rage of the people' through his actions

State Department says state networks 'gloated' after attempted murder; Suspected assailant's mother says he's 'responsible for his actions'

Family of author stabbed on Friday says it is 'extremely relieved,' though he remains in critical condition with severe injuries

Another newspaper in the Islamic Republic writes that the stabbing 'proves that exacting revenge on criminals on American soil is not difficult'