# US to livestream Fort Hood shooter’s execution: Is that legal?

https://mins.news/en/item/93407

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-09 14:37 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/9/us-to-livestream-fort-hood-shooters-execution-is-that?traffic_source=rss

> The Pentagon says it will livestream the firing-squad execution of convicted mass shooter Nidal Malik Hasan at Fort Hood on December 3. Rights groups and legal experts warn the broadcast could violate US and international law and endanger minors, who are generally barred from witnessing executions.

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