Crime & Justice
US plan to livestream Nidal Hasan execution draws backlash
October 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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5 reports · 2 in Arabic, 3 in English · over 13 hours
CNCNN
Archbishop serving US military urges Catholics be excused from proposed firing squad execution
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AJAl Jazeera Arabic
رئيس مجلس النواب الأمريكي: بث عملية إعدام مباشرة قد يكون "أداة لتجنيد إرهابيين"
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SNSky News Arabia
رئيس النواب الأميركي ينتقد بث إعدام "نضال حسن"
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AJAl Jazeera English
US archbishop says Catholics in army should not participate in firing squad
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TGThe Guardian
Archbishop of US military condemns Pentagon plans to livestream execution
(opens the publisher’s site)The Pentagon plans to livestream the December 3 firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, drawing criticism from religious leaders and lawmakers.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the execution of Hasan, convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, would be public and livestreamed.
- Archbishop Timothy Broglio urged Catholic soldiers assigned to the firing squad to request to be excused from the duty, calling it contrary to church teachings.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed reservations, saying a livestream could serve as a recruitment tool for terrorists, and said he would not watch it.
- President Donald Trump said the decision on whether to proceed with the livestream has not been finalized.