Celebrities, lawmakers decry Pentagon plan to livestream execution

Hegseth's plan to livestream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood gunman Nidal Hasan has drawn condemnation from actors, authors, journalists and lawmakers in both parties. Many of them said they support the death penalty but oppose turning it into a public broadcast.
Celebrities, lawmakers decry Pentagon plan to livestream execution

The plan by Hegseth to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, the Fort Hood gunman, has been met with widespread condemnation. Critics include actors, authors, journalists, and politicians from both parties. While many support the death penalty, they object to broadcasting an execution publicly.

  • Hegseth’s plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood gunman Nidal Hasan has been condemned.
  • Criticism comes from actors, authors, journalists, and lawmakers.
  • Many critics support the death penalty but oppose public broadcasts of executions.
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