BAGHDAD — The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at former President George W. Bush says he was tortured with beatings, whippings and electric shocks during his first few days in custody.
Muntadhar al-Zeidi was freed Tuesday after nine months in prison for his stunning act of protest last December.
He told a news conference at the TV station where he works that he was abused after his arrest. He also says his actions were motivated by what he called the oppression and humiliation of Iraqis under the U.S. occupation.
He says that while he is now free, his country is still held captive.