The man accused of attempting to kill author Salman Rushdie in New York now faces federal terrorism charges for his alleged support of Hezbollah.

Hadi Matar, the New Jersey man already facing state murder and assault charges for a 2022 knife attack on Rushdie, has been indicted on three terrorism charges, including carrying out an act of terrorism and providing material support to Hezbollah.

Matar, who has Lebanese roots and is a Shi'ite Muslim, has pleaded not guilty to state charges and remains jailed in Chautauqua County Jail in Mayville, New York.

He is expected to plead not guilty to federal charges in U.S. District Court in Buffalo, New York.

The attack left Rushdie blinded in his right eye and his left hand severely injured.

Rushdie, under a fatwa since 1988 for his book 'The Satanic Verses,' released his memoir 'Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder' this year.