Pentagon's plan to broadcast Nidal Hasan's execution faces Republican resistance and criticism from religious leaders and the UN
The execution of the former Army psychiatrist is scheduled for December 3rd.
TL;DR
- Republican lawmakers are opposing the Pentagon's plan to broadcast the execution of Nidal Hasan.
- Concerns include the risk of turning the execution into a public spectacle and potential propaganda for extremist groups.
- Religious leaders from Catholic and Evangelical organizations have condemned the proposal.
- The UN human rights office stated that public executions violate prohibitions against torture.
- President Trump has not yet decided whether to authorize the broadcast.
- The execution is scheduled for December 3rd at Fort Hood.