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December 22, 2008

Shoe-throwing Iraqi journalist plans lawsuit, brother says

By paulmcnally

The Iraqi reporter who threw his shoes at US president George Bush during a press conference is planning to sue the Iraqi security services, his brother has said.

Muntadhar al-Zeidi was wrestled to the ground moments after the incident last Sunday. The investigating judge said he was beaten around the face and eyes.

According to PA, his brother, Uday, visited Muntadhar in jail yesterday and said he saw evidence of more severe injuries.

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