Former US generals push to stop 'barbaric' firing squad execution livestream
Summary
Seventy-two retired US military leaders have asked authorities to stop plans to livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hassan, the Fort Hood shooter. Experts say the US has never broadcast an execution live, and the military has not used firing squads since 1945.Key Facts
- A group of 72 retired US generals, admirals, and senior officers oppose the livestream of Nidal Hassan’s execution.
- Nidal Hassan is the shooter involved in the Fort Hood attack.
- The plan is to carry out Hassan’s execution by firing squad.
- Death penalty experts say the US has never livestreamed an execution before.
- The US military last executed anyone by firing squad in 1945.
- The retired officers warn the livestream could have serious legal and safety consequences.
- Public executions via livestream are not part of current US practices.
- The issue has caused public outcry and debate over the death penalty process.
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