World / hikers Hikers' Path to Freedom Hits Snag Vacationing judge means they'll wait until at least Tuesday By Polly Davis Doig, Newser Staff Posted Sep 18, 2011 8:22 AM CDT Copied In this Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011 file photo, US hikers Shane Bauer, left, and Josh Fattal, attend their trail in Iran. ((AP Photo/Press TV, File)) After more than two years in an Iranian prison, Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer's imminent bid for freedom has been put on hold—by, of all things, a vacationing judge, reports the AP. Attorney Masoud Shafiei says the $1 million bail deal that would free the American hikers is on hold because a second judge's signature is needed for the paperwork, and he's out of town. "I have no choice but to wait until Tuesday," Shafiei says. story continues belowShoe CEO Drops Business Sneakers Taking The NFL By Storm Finally, A Comfortable Shoe Thats Fit For The Office. With Comfort, Luxury, & Versatility Engineered Into Every Step, Wolf & Shepherd Shoes Are Specifically Designed For Those Who Want To Lead The Pack.Wolf & ShepherdShop NowUndoHow To Wear Cowboy Boots and Jeans for MenAriat Learn MoreUndoRelax In StyleBreezy chambray, intricate embroidery, and luxurious silk come together in our latest resort arrivals, perfect for sun-filled escapes and dreamy getaways.Johnny WasShop NowUndo In another potentially bad sign for the pair, a top Iranian official today was quoted as saying their "crime was not limited to illegal trespassing," and that "we do not award the spies." The mixed signals are typical of the political pinball between President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who earlier this week vowed to free the pair, and the country's judiciary. (More hikers stories.) Report an error