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Pentagon Confirms Livestream for Hasan Execution
The Pentagon stated that Nidal Malik Hasan's execution by firing squad will be livestreamed. This follows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's previous declaration regarding the procedure.
10/09/2026 · District of Columbia edition
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Why it matters locally: As the seat of the federal government, the District of Columbia has a direct connection to the Pentagon's operations. The decision to livestream a military execution from a federal agency could draw significant public discourse and attention within the city.
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon announced that it will livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the former Army major convicted in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously stated the execution would occur publicly. Hasan faces execution by firing squad. A military court convicted Hasan of killing 13 people and injuring more than 30 others in the attack at Fort Hood, Texas. He received a death sentence in 2013.Related Topics
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