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Condemnation comes amid fierce backlash from US lawmakers who branded the move ‘grotesque’ and compared it to actions of some terror groups and oppressive governments Pentagon says execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed Sign up for the US Breaking News email Nidal Ha
Condemnation comes amid fierce backlash from US lawmakers who branded the move ‘grotesque’ and compared it to actions of some terror groups and oppressive governments Pentagon says execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed Sign up for the US Breaking News email Nidal Hasan’s execution marks the first time a member of the military will receive the death penalty in more than 60 years. According to the Death Penalty Information Center, the last military execution, in 1961, occurred by hanging , which is no longer used by any American jurisdiction, and was imposed for rape, which is no longer subject to the death penalty, following precedent set by the supreme court. Continue reading...
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