Pentagon says firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed
Mr. Hegseth said the military hasn’t executed a servicemember by firing squad since World War II.
The Hindu reports: Mr. Hegseth said the military hasn’t executed a servicemember by firing squad since World War II.
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