Iraq shoe thrower's trial postponed

Published: 31 December 2008 y., Wednesday
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Muntazar al Zaidi‘s throwing a shoe at President Bush lawyers are now claiming the current assault charge which carries a 15 year sentence isn't appropriate.

 

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