Brother: 'Shoe-throwing Iraqi plans lawsuit'

The brother of the Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at President George Bush says the reporter plans a lawsuit against Iraqi security services for beating him.

Muntadhar al-Zeidi (pictured) was wrestled to the ground moments after throwing his shoes during a December 14 news conference of Bush and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.

The investigating judge in the case acknowledged last week that al-Zeidi was beaten around the face and eyes.

But the journalist’s brother Uday said today that he visited Muntadhar in jail yesterday and saw more-severe injuries. They included a missing tooth and burns to his ears made by cigarettes.

Uday al-Zeidi says his brother intends to file suit related to the injuries. He did not have details.