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World | December 22, 2008, Monday // 00:00
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The trial of the Iraqi reporter Muntadar al-Zaidi charged with throwing his shoes at President Bush during a news conference will begin next week. Photo by Los Angeles Times
The trial of the Iraqi reporter charged with throwing his shoes at President Bush during a news conference will begin next week, CNN reported citing the journalist's brother.
Muntadhir Al-Zaidi, who faces a prison term if convicted, asked his family for new suit to wear in court and an Iraqi flag.
The first hearing on the case is scheduled for Wednesday, December 31.
Al-Zaidi is hailed as a hero by many Iraqis protesting his detention after he threw both of his shoes at the US President George Bush at a news conference held a week ago during his unannounced visit to Baghdad.
Neither hit Bush, and the journalist was knocked to the ground, hustled out of the room and arrested by security officials.
Al-Zaidi's has not yet had a court appearance since the December 14 incident.
Muntadhir Al-Zaidi, who faces a prison term if convicted, asked his family for new suit to wear in court and an Iraqi flag.
The first hearing on the case is scheduled for Wednesday, December 31.
Al-Zaidi is hailed as a hero by many Iraqis protesting his detention after he threw both of his shoes at the US President George Bush at a news conference held a week ago during his unannounced visit to Baghdad.
Neither hit Bush, and the journalist was knocked to the ground, hustled out of the room and arrested by security officials.
Al-Zaidi's has not yet had a court appearance since the December 14 incident.
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