Nidal Hasan Scheduled for Livestreamed Execution
Nidal Hasan, a former US Army major and psychiatrist, is set to face execution by firing squad on December 3, as announced by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hasan was convicted for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, which resulted in the deaths of 13 people and several injuries, making it the deadliest non-combat attack on a US military base.
Hegseth stated that the execution would be livestreamed to emphasize the serious consequences of such crimes. The execution has received presidential approval from Donald Trump and must undergo appellate review as per US military law.
Hasan admitted responsibility during his 2013 court-martial, claiming he acted to protect Muslims and the Taliban. The last military execution in the US occurred in 1961, and the last by firing squad was in January 1945.
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