US to proceed with Fort Hood gunman's execution without livestream

Nidal Hasan, a former US Army psychiatrist, has been sentenced to death for the November 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, one of the deadliest mass shootings at a US military installation. The attack left 13 people dead and numerous others wounded, triggering a major investigation into security protocols at the Texas-based facility.

The scheduled execution by firing squad marks a significant milestone in a legal process that has extended over more than a decade. While the Pentagon had previously indicated plans to livestream the proceedings, the Trump administration has now determined that no public broadcast will take place.

According to officials, immediate family members of the victims will retain the option to attend the execution in person if they wish to do so. This decision allows bereaved relatives to witness the proceedings directly, a right typically extended in capital cases within the US military justice system.

The execution represents the military's first capital punishment carried out since 2003, underscoring the gravity and rarity of such sentences within the armed forces. The decision to proceed without livestreaming reflects ongoing debates about transparency, victim dignity, and the role of media coverage in military executions.