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The case has become politically charged as Iran-backed Shiite militias could exploit the situation to shape public opinion against the British government.

Geologist Jim Fitton faces punishment for taking items from a site in Eridu, with his family urging UK government intervention.

Jim Fitton, 66, insisted he had not acted with criminal intent and had no idea he was breaking Iraqi laws during his court appearance in Baghdad.

Jim Fitton, 66, insisted he had not acted with criminal intent and had no idea he was breaking Iraqi laws during his court appearance in Baghdad.

Jim Fitton, 66, made his first appearance in an Iraqi court on Sunday.

Retired British geologist Jim Fitton collected the pieces from Eridu, as part of an organised geology and archaeology tour.

Jim Fitton, 66, insisted he had not acted with criminal intent and had no idea he was breaking Iraqi laws during his court appearance in Baghdad.

The retired geologist, 66, is due before an Iraqi judge accused over artefacts he took as souvenirs.

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Jim Fitton, 66, insisted he had not acted with criminal intent and had no idea he was breaking Iraqi laws during his court appearance in Baghdad.