The history of public executions in the U.S. amid Nidal Hasan's planned firing squad death
Summary
The Pentagon is planning to carry out a public execution by firing squad in December for Nidal Hasan, who committed the Fort Hood shooting. A PBS documentary on the history of the death penalty in the U.S. will explore past use of public executions.Key Facts
- Nidal Hasan is scheduled for a public execution by firing squad in December.
- Hasan was responsible for the Fort Hood shooting.
- The Pentagon is managing the execution plan.
- A PBS series called "Crime and Punishment in America" will discuss the history of the death penalty in the country.
- Lynn Novick is the director of this upcoming PBS series.
- Public executions were once more common in U.S. history.
- The topic has sparked discussion and backlash.
- The article includes related news stories on other current events.
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