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US plans livestream of execution by firing squad
Publication: The Verge
Author: Jay Peters
Source published: 08/10/2026, 22:32:04 UTC
Briefing created: 08/10/2026, 22:57:42 UTC
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Briefings
US officials announced a planned livestream execution of Nidal Hasan, the convicted shooter at Fort Hood, scheduled for December 3rd at 2 PM ET. The Defense Department confirmed the event to media outlets, though no platforms responded to requests for permission. The Verge reported the announcement, though specific platform details remain unconfirmed.
Key points
- Nidal Hasan, a former US Army major convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood, is scheduled for execution by firing squad on December 3rd at 2 PM ET.
- The Defense Department confirmed the livestream to media outlets, but no platforms responded to requests for permission to air the event.
Context and limitations
Platform responses were not received before publication; specific details on which platforms will host the livestream remain unconfirmed.
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