The U.S. military has announced that the firing squad execution of a former Army major convicted of a mass shooting at a Texas military base will be publicly accessible, marking the first such execution in decades. The decision comes after the individual, previously a psychiatrist in the Army, was found guilty of the deadly attack. Defense officials confirmed the rare public nature of the proceedings, which will set a precedent for military justice. The case has drawn significant attention due to its historical significance and the severity of the crime.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Thursday the firing squad execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter former Army Maj. Nidal Hasan will be open to the public, a new revelation to the first U.S. military execution in more than six decades. Hasan, a former Army psychiatrist who opened fire at Fort Hood in Texas in...
