US to livestream Fort Hood shooter’s execution: Is that legal?​

Author: Shola LawalPublished on: October 9, 2026Country: United States
Crime & Law
US to livestream Fort Hood shooter’s execution: Is that legal?​

The Pentagon announced it will livestream the execution of mass shooter Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad, a first in the United States. Hasan, convicted of killing 13 people and injuring 31 during a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, is scheduled for execution. The decision has sparked criticism from legal experts and rights groups over potential violations of US and international laws and concerns about exposing minors to the livestream. The execution will be carried out by firing squad, a rare method in the US military.

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