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Iraqi Shoe-Thrower May Go Free Monday

By Will McCahill,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 11, 2009 9:22 PM CDT

(Newser) – 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. “...   Read full story »

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