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Soldiers Seek Religious Exemptions From Firing Squad Execution of Fort Hood Killer Nidal Hasan
Original: "Soldiers Seek Religious Exemptions From Fort Hood Murderer Nidal Hasan’s Execution Firing Squad" # Politics # News # US
Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 attack, is facing execution by firing squad, and soldiers selected for the firing detail are reportedly seeking religious exemptions from taking part. The case raises questions over military conscientious objection rules and how the Army will staff the execution if personnel decline on grounds of conscience.
Why now: The unusual collision of a high-profile death penalty case, a rare firing squad execution, and religious objection claims has drawn fresh attention.
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