Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan

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President Donald Trump has approved the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, a former U.S. Army major and psychiatrist, via a firing squad. The decision follows a formal recommendation from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as confirmed by Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell.

Hasan was convicted in 2013 for the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, which resulted in the deaths of 13 people and left 32 others wounded. During the attack, Hasan reportedly shouted “Allahu Akbar.” He is currently held at the military prison in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

If carried out, this will be the first execution by the U.S. military since 1961. The Secretary of the Army is tasked with determining the specific date and location of the execution. However, the process may face further delays as Hasan retains the right to pursue legal appeals through the federal court system.

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[● 35 SOURCES] This execution would be the first U.S. military death sentence carried out since 1961. www.marinecorpstimes.com · trendingpoliticsnews.com · bajotecho.com.do · montecristinoticias.com · pilarpolitico.com.ar · +21 more
[● 58 SOURCES] Nidal Malik Hasan killed 13 people and wounded 32 others during the shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009. bajotecho.com.do · montecristinoticias.com · estamosaqui.mx · therightscoop.com · rpp.pe · +40 more
[● 56 SOURCES] President Donald Trump approved the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan by a U.S. Army firing squad. bajotecho.com.do · montecristinoticias.com · estamosaqui.mx · therightscoop.com · rpp.pe · +39 more
[● 62 SOURCES] The Secretary of the Army is responsible for determining the date and location of the execution. bajotecho.com.do · montecristinoticias.com · estamosaqui.mx · therightscoop.com · rpp.pe · +43 more
[● 61 SOURCES] Nidal Malik Hasan was sentenced to death by a military jury in 2013. bajotecho.com.do · montecristinoticias.com · estamosaqui.mx · therightscoop.com · rpp.pe · +43 more
[● 52 SOURCES] Nidal Hasan killed 13 people and wounded 32 others during the 2009 Fort Hood attack. bajotecho.com.do · montecristinoticias.com · estamosaqui.mx · therightscoop.com · rpp.pe · +35 more
[● 36 SOURCES] This execution will be the first U.S. military execution since 1961. www.marinecorpstimes.com · trendingpoliticsnews.com · 24hnewsms.com.br · www.albiladpress.com · almakos.com · +26 more
[● 33 SOURCES] This execution would be the first military death sentence carried out by the U.S. since 1961. bajotecho.com.do · montecristinoticias.com · estamosaqui.mx · therightscoop.com · rpp.pe · +16 more
[● 25 SOURCES] Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recommended the firing squad execution method. bajotecho.com.do · montecristinoticias.com · pilarpolitico.com.ar · uruguayaldia.com.uy · estamosaqui.mx · +18 more
[● 20 SOURCES] Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recommended the firing squad execution method. 24hnewsms.com.br · almakos.com · ameve.eu · bajotecho.com.do · www.kaweru.com · +13 more
[● 34 SOURCES] Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced that President Donald Trump approved the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan by a U.S. Army firing squad. 24hnewsms.com.br · almakos.com · ameve.eu · bajotecho.com.do · www.kaweru.com · +27 more
[● 24 SOURCES] If carried out, this would be the first U.S. military execution since 1961. 24hnewsms.com.br · almakos.com · www.kaweru.com · pilarpolitico.com.ar · radiomhumahuaca.com.ar · +18 more