Published 2/19/2009
by CNN Associate Producer Martina Stewart
at CNN Political Ticker
TV reporter Muntadhar al-Zaidi, shown in a file photo, appeared in court to loud applause and cheers.
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) — Muntadher al-Zaidi, the Iraqi journalist on trial for throwing his shoes last year at then-President George W. Bush, said the former American leader's "bloodless and soulless smile" and his joking banter provoked him.
Al-Zaidi threw both [...]
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