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UPDATED Oct 9, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
Oct 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Explainer examines legality of planned live-stream
By The BriefBrief · Sources (8)
The Pentagon said on Oct. 8 that it would live-stream Nidal Hasan’s planned firing-squad execution on Dec. 3, prompting questions about the legality of the announcement. The article explains that the Supreme Court ruled in 1879 that firing-squad execution is not constitutionally prohibited as cruel and unusual punishment.
WHO: The Pentagon
WHAT: Announced plans to live-stream Nidal Hasan’s planned execution
WHEN: Reported Oct 9, 2026 at 12:19 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Reason not reported.
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