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Date Posted: 15:39:28 12/18/08 Thu
Author: Prairie Dawg
Author Host/IP: 12.202.229.158
Subject: Not at all. Mr. Zaidi now thinks it was a dumbass stunt too.
In reply to: M.Denil 's message, "It's still way over your head, eh?" on 19:40:20 12/17/08 Wed

From Agencie France Presse, that model of journalistic probity.

Even numbskulls get the word sometimes, Mark.

"BAGHDAD (AFP) — The Iraqi journalist arrested for throwing his shoes at US President George W. Bush has written to Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki apologising over the incident, Maliki's office said on Thursday.
"In his letter, he asks the prime minister's pardon," said press aide Yassin Majid, speaking of a note Muntazer al-Zaidi had "written by hand."
Majid gave no details of the nature or content of the apology.
Meanwhile, the judge investigating the case said he has denied bail to the 29-year-old reporter for Al-Baghdadia television for his own safety, while adding that he is in good health.
Zaidi, who relatives and colleagues said acted because he "detested" Bush and America, is being held for possible trial for aggression against a foreign head of state during an official visit.
He faces between five and 15 years in jail if convicted, but only one to five years if he is found to have carried out "an attempted aggression."
Majid said Zaidi recalled in his letter having interviewed Maliki in summer 2005 and that the premier had said "come back any time, you are always welcome."
Majid also said "Maliki is not thinking in terms of revenge. Muntazer is now in the hands of the law."

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ibsdVXxa1VQZjI2jkEPjQul1Bifw

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