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Iraqi who threw shoes at Bush released from jail

BAGHDAD, Sept 15

An Iraqi reporter who shot to worldwide fame when he hurled his shoes at then US President George W. Bush was released from prison on Tuesday, accusing the Iraqi guards who seized him of beating and electrocuting him.

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