Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter - The Washington Post
President Trump has authorized the use of a firing squad for the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan. Hasan was convicted for the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas.
Why it matters
This decision marks a rare and controversial move in the application of the federal death penalty, highlighting ongoing debates regarding capital punishment methods.
President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad ofNidal Malik Hasan, a former U.S.…
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