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Iraqi Shoe Thrower Has to Dodge One Himself

John Johnson — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:05:21 CST

The Iraqi journalist who famously chucked his shoes at George Bush got a taste of what it's like to be on the receiving end today. During a press conference in Paris to push his campaign for "victims of the US occupation," Muntadhar al-Zeidi had to duck when a critic stood...

World's Top Shoe Misusers

Matt Cantor — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:26:06 CDT

Muntadhar al-Zaidi, the Iraqi reporter who threw a shoe at George W. Bush, was released from jail yesterday, leading the Christian Science Monitor to reflect on other top “footwear misusers” through the years: Richard Reid: The would-be shoe bomber brought homemade explosives onto a flight from Paris to Miami in...

Shoe-Tosser Released, Says 'I Was Tortured'

Matt Cantor — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:40:00 CDT

The Iraqi reporter who was locked up for throwing his shoes at George W. Bush says he was tortured in prison, the BBC reports. He was released today after nine months in a Baghdad jail, Reuters notes, and says he plans to identify those officials who tortured him. Relatives say...

Iraqi Shoe Thrower's Prison Release Delayed

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:29:00 CDT

The Iraqi reporter jailed for throwing his shoes at George W. Bush will not be released today as planned due to paperwork processing delays, his brother says. Muntadhar al-Zeidi's family had gathered at dawn outside an Iraqi army base where he was expected to be released from prison. After waiting...

Iraqi Shoe-Thrower May Go Free Monday

Will McCahill — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:22:55 CDT

The Iraqi journalist jailed for throwing shoes at President Bush last year could be out as soon as Monday, his lawyer tells CNN today. Muntadar al-Zaidi had a 3-year sentence reduced to 1 on appeal, and that can be cut further for good behavior. “We are happy,” one of his...

Arab World Head-Over-Heels About Return of 'Hero' Shoe-Tosser

Mary Papenfuss — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:12:51 CDT

The Iraqi journalist who hurled both his shoes at George Bush during a speech in Baghdad last year will be released early from prison next week to a hero's welcome, a free house and offers of money, a wife, and a gold-saddled horse, reports the Guardian . Muntadar al-Zaidi "is a...

India Election Sees Shoes Fly, Politicos Duck

Drew Nelles — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:56:00 CDT

Inspired by the Iraqi reporter who hurled his shoes at President Bush, the world’s largest democracy has picked up the habit, the Los Angeles Times reports. In recent weeks, three people have enlivened India's national election by flinging footwear at politicians—always missing, but sparking much publicity. "Flying footwear are...

Shoe-Chucker Gets Reduced Sentence

Nick McMaster — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:50:00 CDT

Muntadar al-Zaidi, famous for throwing his shoes at former President Bush, has been granted an appeal that cuts his prison time from 3 years to 1, the BBC reports. A court of appeals agreed with Zaidi’s lawyers that the Iraqi journalist deserves a charge of insulting—rather than assaulting—a...

Shoe Hurler Gets 3 Years in Prison

Jason Farago — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:24:41 CDT

The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at George W. Bush during a Baghdad press conference has been sentenced to three years in prison, the Guardian reports. Muntadar al-Zaidi had pleaded not guilty to charges of assaulting a foreign head of state, saying his actions were "a natural response to...