US to Livestream Execution of Former Army Major
The Pentagon has announced plans to livestream the execution of former United States Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan, who was … Read More The post US to Livestream Execution of Former Army Major appeared first on ProPakistani .
The Pentagon has announced a plan to livestream the execution of former U.S. Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan, convicted of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting that killed 13 and injured 32. The execution is scheduled for December 3, 2026, marking the first U.S. military execution in over 65 years. Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth confirmed the public livestream during a TV interview, stating the video would be broadcasted publicly.
The execution, to be carried out by firing squad, will be televised, with further specifics to be announced. President Trump gave the green light following Hegseth's recommendation. Hasan, an Army psychiatrist, opened fire at a medical facility on November 5, 2009. He was found guilty of 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder in 2013 and sentenced to death.
Legal challenges remain, with Hasan potentially filing a habeas petition to challenge the execution's legality, which could delay the proceedings. The decision to livestream the execution has sparked criticism from human rights advocates and legal experts, who argue that broadcasting such an event publicly is inappropriate.
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