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 Associated Press employee held for more than six years.
Date published: 4/16/2008 BAGHDAD (AP) - The Associated Press photographer who was freed by the U.S. military in Iraq today says he wants to "thank everybody." Bilal Hussein was handed over to his AP colleagues at a Baghdad checkpoint. He expressed thanks to "all the people working" in the AP, and said he had spent two years in prison even though he was innocent. The photographer was embraced by sobbing family members, including his brother and mother, and spoke to other well-wishers on a mobile phone as he was showered with flowers and sweets. He later was honored with a traditional feast. AP President Tom Curley calls the release "a great relief" and says Hussein will be "spending some quiet time with his family and resting up." The U.S. military had accused Hussein of links to insurgents, but did not file specific charges. Hussein and the AP have denied any improper contacts.
(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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