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Post-Sentencing Press Conference: DA Schmidt & Public Defender Barone Speak on Hadi Matar Case

Submitted by Justin Gould on

On Friday, May 16, 2025, Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and Chautauqua County Public Defender Nathaniel Barone addressed the media following the sentencing of Hadi Matar. Matar received a determinate sentence of 25 years in prison for attempted murder, with an additional 5 years of post-release supervision. He was also sentenced to 7 years for assault, plus 3 years of post-release supervision. Both sentences will run concurrently.

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