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US to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter
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The Pentagon plans to livestream the US Army's execution of the Fort Hood shooter, according to a Pentagon official. The case stems from the 2009 attack at the Texas army base, one of the deadliest mass shootings on a US military installation. News of the unprecedented move to broadcast the execution is drawing wide attention, with debate expected over the decision to stream it publicly.
Why now: The Pentagon's announcement of a livestreamed military execution is an unprecedented and controversial step.
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Evidence
- Pentagon says execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed · The Guardian
- Trump approved the military's 1st firing squad execution since WWII. Why now? · NPR
- US to livestream Army execution of Fort Hood shooter, Pentagon official says · Internazionale
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