Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood attacker Nidal Hasan
Nidal Hasan, an Army psychiatrist, carried out a mass shooting at Fort Hood in Texas in 2009. He represented himself at his 2013 trial and acknowledged being the shooter. The Pentagon has now approved his execution by firing squad, which President Trump has approved.

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3 developments- Oct 5Pentagon says Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad
- Oct 6Trump approves military firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan
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