US Homeland Security secretary sees no ‘risk’ from livestreamed execution
Decision to livestream Nidal Hasan execution has led to harsh criticism and warnings that it could encourage violence.
Al Jazeera English reports: Decision to livestream Nidal Hasan execution has led to harsh criticism and warnings that it could encourage violence.
This world story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include US Homeland Security and Nidal Hasan.
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