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Published: Wed, April 16, 2008 - 10:18 am
Last Updated: Wed, April 16, 2008 - 10:23 am
BAGHDAD (AP) - After more than two years, an Associated Pressphotographer who'd been detained by the U.S. military in Iraq is
free.
Authorities released Bilal Hussein, who was handed over to AP
colleagues at a checkpoint in Baghdad. He was smiling and appeared
in good health.
Hussein expressed thanks to all of the people working at the AP,
and said he had spent two years in prison even though he was
innocent.
AP President Tom Curley says Hussein --quote--is safely back
with AP and his family -- and that it comes as a -- great relief.
The U.S. military had accused Hussein of links to insurgents,
but did not file specific charges. Hussein and the AP denied any
improper contacts, saying Hussein was doing the normal work of a
photographer in a war zone.
An Iraqi judicial panel this month dismissed all proceedings
against Hussein and ordered his release. A U.S. military statement
on Monday said Hussein is no longer considered a threat.
(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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