Pentagon: Hasan Execution by Firing Squad to Be Public, First Since 1961

The U.S. Defense Secretary announced that the execution of Hasan, convicted for the 2009 Fort Hood attack, will be public and carried out by firing squad, a first since 1961. The decision marks a rare departure from standard military execution practice, raising legal and procedural questions. The announcement signals a shift in U.S. military justice policy, though details on timing and venue remain unclear.