Supporters who rallied in front of the court said al - Zaidi should be praised for standing up to Bush rather than punished for his actions .
al - Zaidi said he was tortured , beaten and given electric shocks during his interrogation .
Supporters who rallied in front of the court said al - Zaidi should be praised for standing up to Bush rather than punished for al - Zaidi 's actions .
al - Zaidi said he was tortured , beaten and given electric shocks during his interrogation .