In Iraq, began the trial of the left in Bush's shoes journalist.

KommentariiKogda not zhmut05.02.2009Metanie shoe boots became fashionable means of political struggle Iraq February 19, began the trial of journalist Muntazerom al-Go, which during the press conference, removing shoes, threw them in George Bush, kriknuv: "This is a farewell kiss from the Iraqi people, a dog!", - transmits agency AFP.

The process takes place in Central Criminal Court of Iraq, which hears cases related to terrorism. Muntazera al-Go is accused of assaulting the leader of a foreign state that is threatening his 15 years in prison.

For its part, the protection required to withdraw from a journalist of all charges because kinuv shoes in George Bush, he simply expressed his opinion and not trying to kill the American President.

Exhibits proper shoes, which flew to Bush, is not submitted. They were destroyed immediately after the incident: first, they cut in the search for explosives, and then burned.

In the court al-Go has come with an Iraqi flag wrapped around the neck like a scarf. The relatives of journalists believe that the process will become a landmark for the Iraqi justice. "When he was released, this proves that the Iraqi courts are independent. If he will be convicted, it would be a verdict for the entire judicial system", - said the brother of the defendant.

Rolling the shoes in the Arab world is considered a sign of contempt. Deed Muntazera Al Go aroused widespread public approval of the Muslim countries and has become a model for many imitators, thus wishing to express their displeasure to the authorities.