Jailed British geologist Jim Fitton reunited with family
Mr Fitton's daughter Leila Tasker, from Bath, said the ordeal had been "worse than a nightmare".The retired geologist was arrested at Baghdad airport on 20 March, charged under a 2002 law against "intentionally taking or trying to take out of Iraq an antiquity", which carries the maximum sentence of the death penalty.
He had collected 12 stones and shards of broken pottery during a geology and archaeology tour and always insisted he did not know he was breaking Iraqi laws.Mr Fitton, originally from Bath, lives in Malaysia with his wife Sarijah, and was reunited with his family at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Friday."As soon as we saw him it was such a relief," said his daughter Leila."I really missed him. It impacted me a lot and I was stressed every day.
"It was a nightmare, worse than a nightmare. I couldn't really sleep, I feel like I've not slept for months," she added.Mr Fitton's son-in-law Sam Tasker said they were happy but there remained a feeling of disbelief."Obviously it's a huge kind of release of four months' worth of the most stress you've ever experienced in your life.
"I believe that if they hadn't have gone public we wouldn't have had the outcome that we have today," she said.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Love Island's Luca's dad says Gemma 'puts him straight' as they reunite in villaLuca Bish's family are set to reveal their thoughts about Gemma Owen on Sunday as Meet The Parents returns with the Islanders reunited with their friends and family in the ITV2 villa
Read more »
Love Island teaser sees Paige gobsmacked over mum's 'savage' reaction to AdamLove Island is set for tense scenes on Sunday night as Meet The Parents returns with the Islanders reunited with their friends and family in the ITV2 villa
Read more »
Love Island's Meet The Parents returns as Gemma learns dad Michael proud of herLove Island is set for very emotional scenes on Sunday night as Meet The Parents returns with the Islanders reunited with their friends and family in the ITV2 villa
Read more »
Fans concerned as Paige tells parents about Dami relationship before AdamThe Islanders were reunited with family during this year's Meet The Parents episode but fans were confused when Paige Thorne started telling her parents about Dami Hope instead of Adam Collard
Read more »
The Crown's Emma Corrin reunites with My Policeman director for new project'Nothing really matters except the courage to be yourself.'
Read more »
Staff from Leavesden Hospital reunite for trip down memory laneLeavesden Hospital was one of the area's largest employers during the 125 years it operated.
Read more »