Freed From Prison, Shoe-Throwing Journalist Promptly Flees Iraq
Freed From Prison, Shoe-Throwing Journalist Promptly Flees Iraq | Zeidi reports torture in prison
Shoe-Throwing Journalist Sentenced to Three Years
Muntadar al-Zeidi, the Iraqi journalist who went from obscurity to folk hero status in December when he threw his shoes at then-President George W. Bush, was sentenced to three years in jail today for “attempting to assault a foreign leader.” Zeidi said his behavior was “a natural reaction for the crimes committed against the Iraqi [...]
Iraqi ‘Shoe-Throwing’ Journalist’s Trial Delayed Yet Again
Muntadar al-Zeidi, the Iraqi journalist who made headlines worldwide for throwing his shoes at then-President George W. Bush, has had an interesting two months: he went from obscure journalist to international folk-hero, spent time in the hospital for injuries suffered during his arrest, was reportedly tortured, and was held completely incommunicado for nearly a month.
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Shoe-Thrower Held Incommunicado for Nearly a Month
Remember Muntadar al-Zeidi? The intrepid Iraqi journalist last month went from obscure reporter to international celebrity after hurling his shoes at visiting US President George Bush. He was arrested, beaten, and charged with assaulting a foreign dignitary, facing years of prison time.
The arrest was presented as a testament to the progress Iraq’s criminal justice system [...]
Iraqi Court Postpones Shoe-Thrower’s Trial
Previously scheduled to begin tomorrow, the closely watched trial of Iraqi journalist Muntadar al-Zeidi was postponed today according to a spokesman of the Iraqi court.
The delay is pending an appellate court ruling on what charges Zeidi will face for throwing his shoes at President George W. Bush earlier this month. The government has sought to [...]
Shoe Journalist Says He Was Tortured After Arrest
Zeidi tells of torture as Maliki claims a confession of an unnamed “mastermind” who likes to slit throats.
Iraqi Preachers Call for Journalist’s Release
Both Sunni and Shi’ite clerics call for the release of Zeidi. Iranian Ayatollah praises the start of the “shoe intifada.”
Iraqi Reporter Was Beaten After Throwing Shoes, Judge Admits
The investigating judge for Muntadar al-Zeidi conceded that the journalist was beaten after throwing his shoes at President Bush on Sunday, and said that an investigation was in underway to determine the identities of those who beat him. The judge said his investigation will be concluded by Sunday, with a court date to be scheduled [...]
Shoe Journalist “Sorry,” Prime Minister’s Office Claims
Maliki’s office claims Zeidi is sorry, insists Maliki isn’t plotting revenge.
US Troops Open Fire On Fallujah Students at Shoe Rally
Besides making an international celebrity out of Iraqi reporter Muntadar al-Zeidi, the now infamous shoe-throwing incident is cropping up in surprising ways across Iraq, where a population beaten and exhausted from years of war is once again finding its voice against the US military presence and the Iraqi government seen as its enablers.
The city of [...]
