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December 31, 2008

Trial Delayed for Iraqi Journalist
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And in Iraq, the trial of the Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at
President Bush has been delayed. Muntazar al-Zaidi remains in prison,
where he has reportedly suffered repeated beatings. He has internal
bleeding in his left eye, as well as bruises over his face and stomach.
Zaidi’s lawyers are appealing the accusation that the shoe-throwing
amounted to an assault. On Tuesday, Zaidi’s cousin, Hameda Lazem,
denounced the charges.

Hameda Lazem: “I will leave the court to their conscience, because
Muntazar did not do anything. He did not assault a guest, since Bush is
not a guest, but he is an enemy who came here to insult the children and
widows."



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