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Trump confirms Fort Hood shooter execution by firing squad, to be livestreamed

The Pentagon announced that Nidal Malik Hasan, convicted for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, will be executed by firing squad, with the execution made public and livestreamed. This marks a rare use of firing squad in federal executions and a notable shift in execution policy under the Trump administration. The decision raises legal and ethical questions, and its implementation remains uncertain pending appeals.

Al Jazeeraabout 4 hours agoUSengCredibility 53%View source

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