The Iraqi flag is seen in the background as Muntazer al-Zaidi (L), the Iraqi television reporter jailed for throwing his shoes at former US president George W. Bush, arrives to give a press conference following his release at the al-Baghdadia offices in the capital Baghdad on September 15, 2009. Zaidi was released after a nine-month stint in prison. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

The Iraqi flag is seen in the background as Muntazer al-Zaidi (L), the Iraqi television reporter jailed for throwing his shoes at former US president George W. Bush, arrives to give a press conference following his release at the al-Baghdadia offices in the capital Baghdad on September 15, 2009. Zaidi was released after a nine-month stint in prison.

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  5. Muntazer al-Zaidi (C), the Iraqi television reporter jailed for throwing his shoes at former US president George W. Bush, wears a new pair of leather shoes as he arrives to give a press conference following his release at the al-Baghdadia offices in the capital Baghdad on September 15, 2009. Zaidi was released after a nine-month stint in prison.
  6. Muntazer al-Zaidi, the Iraqi television reporter jailed for throwing his shoes at former US president George W. Bush, gives a press conference at the al-Baghdadia offices in the capital Baghdad on September 15, 2009. Zaidi was released after a nine-month stint in prison.
  7. The Iraqi flag is seen in the background as Muntazer al-Zaidi (L), the Iraqi television reporter jailed for throwing his shoes at former US president George W. Bush, arrives to give a press conference following his release at the al-Baghdadia offices in the capital Baghdad on September 15, 2009. Zaidi was released after a nine-month stint in prison.
  8. Muntazer al-Zaidi (C), the Iraqi television reporter jailed for throwing his shoes at former US president George W. Bush, wears a new pair of leather shoes as he arrives to give a press conference following his release at the al-Baghdadia offices in the capital Baghdad on September 15, 2009. Zaidi was released after a nine-month stint in prison.
  9. Muntazer al-Zaidi (C), the Iraqi television reporter jailed for throwing his shoes at former US president George W. Bush, wears a new pair of leather shoes as he arrives to give a press conference following his release at the al-Baghdadia offices in the capital Baghdad on September 15, 2009. Zaidi was released after a nine-month stint in prison.
  10. BAGHDAD, IRAQ, SEPTEMBER 15: Muntazer al-Zaidi (C) is seen surrounded by security guards as he is released from prison on September 15, 2009, in Baghdad, Iraq. Zaidi, who hurled his shoes at U.S President George W. Bush, was today released after a nine-month stint in prison.
  11. The Iraqi flag is seen in the background as Muntazer al-Zaidi (L), the Iraqi television reporter jailed for throwing his shoes at former US president George W. Bush, arrives to give a press conference following his release at the al-Baghdadia offices in the capital Baghdad on September 15, 2009. Zaidi was released after a nine-month stint in prison.
  12. Muntazer al-Zaidi (C), the Iraqi television reporter jailed for throwing his shoes at former US president George W. Bush, wears a new pair of leather shoes as he arrives to give a press conference following his release at the al-Baghdadia offices in the capital Baghdad on September 15, 2009. Zaidi was released after a nine-month stint in prison.
  13. Muntazer al-Zaidi (C), the Iraqi television reporter jailed for throwing his shoes at former US president George W. Bush, wears a new pair of leather shoes as he arrives to give a press conference following his release at the al-Baghdadia offices in the capital Baghdad on September 15, 2009. Zaidi was released after a nine-month stint in prison.
  14. Muntazer al-Zaidi (L), the Iraqi television reporter jailed for throwing his shoes at former US president George W. Bush, is kissed on the cheek by his uncle as he arrives at the Iraqi Al-Baghdadia studios in Baghdad on September 15, 2009, following his release. Zaidi was released after a nine-month stint in prison.
  15. Iraqi reporter Muntazer al-Zaidi arrives at the Al-Baghdadya television station following his release from prison in Baghdad September 15, 2009. The reporter who hurled his shoes at then U.S. President George Bush was released from prison on Tuesday, his brother said. Muntazer al-Zaidi, whose act during a news conference last December chimed with the feelings of many Iraqis towards the former U.S. leader, was met outside the jail by parliamentarians who support his case, brother Uday al-Zaidi said.
  16. Iraqi reporter Muntazer al-Zaidi arrives at the Al-Baghdadya television station following his release from prison in Baghdad September 15, 2009. The reporter who hurled his shoes at then U.S. President George Bush was released from prison on Tuesday, his brother said. Muntazer al-Zaidi, whose act during a news conference last December chimed with the feelings of many Iraqis towards the former U.S. leader, was met outside the jail by parliamentarians who support his case, brother Uday al-Zaidi said.

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