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U.S. to livestream military firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter

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The U.S. military plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, a former Army psychiatrist, by firing squad at Fort Hood. The execution, set for December 3, will be the first since 1945.

Hasan, who killed 13 people in 2009, is set to be executed by a firing squad, with the Pentagon confirming the livestream. The decision has sparked debate over the public nature of the execution.

Congressional lawmakers have criticized the decision, with some arguing that livestreaming executions is akin to actions by oppressive regimes. The focus should be on justice for the victims and their families, they argue.

The execution is a significant event in U.S. military history, marking the first use of a firing squad since 1945. The decision to livestream it has raised questions about the role of the public in military justice processes.

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  1. pbs-newshour — Legal path seems narrow to challenge livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution, experts say ·
  2. daily-maverick — US to livestream Army firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter, Pentagon says ·
  3. the-hill — GOP lawmakers push back on Hegseth decision to livestream execution ·

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