US plans live broadcast of former army psychiatrist's execution

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced plans to broadcast live the execution of former military psychiatrist Nidal Hasan in early December. Hasan, a former army major convicted over the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, is scheduled to be executed by firing squad.

If executed publicly as planned, the broadcast would represent the first public execution in the United States in nearly a century. Hegseth noted that public access to the execution is intended to ensure people understand the gravity of such actions. Multiple media outlets reported that the event will be accessible for public viewing.

Sources: Helsingin Sanomat, Iltalehti.