Geologist Jim Fitton jailed in Iraq 'shell shocked' over verdict - BBC

Jim Fitton, 66, was sentenced to 15 years for attempting to smuggle 12 stones and broken pottery.

Image caption, Sam Tasker, Mr Fitton's son-in-law, said the family are asking the British government and the Foreign Office for support The family of a British geologist jailed in Iraq for attemptin… [+2348 chars]

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