‘Barbaric’: US lawmakers condemn plan to livestream Nidal Hasan’s execution

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US lawmakers from both Republican and Democratic parties condemned a Pentagon plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad, scheduled for December 3. Senators Thom Tillis and Jack Reed stated that public executions are characteristic of oppressive regimes and a gift to terrorist recruiters, while Congressman Austin Scott argued it mimics jihadist practices.

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Republican and Democratic lawmakers condemn Pentagon plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad.

‘Barbaric’: US lawmakers condemn plan to livestream Nidal Hasan’s execution

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