Thursday, 19 February 2009

Trial delayed for Muntadher al-Zaidi

Trial Delayed for Shoe-Throwing Iraqi Journalist

In Iraq, the trial of the Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at former President George W. Bush has been delayed until next month. Muntadhar al-Zaidi will stand trial in March on charges of assaulting a foreign leader. He faces fifteen years in prison.

Zaidi’s attorney and family have alleged abusive treatment since his imprisonment.

On Wednesday, Zaidi was applauded as he entered the courtroom.
http://www.democracynow.org/2009/2/19/headlines#4

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