CNBC reports that the Pentagon says President Trump has approved an Army firing squad execution for former Army Maj. Nidal Hasan, who was sentenced to death after a court-martial for killing 13 people and wounding 32 others at Fort Hood in Texas.
Key facts
- CNBC reports the Pentagon says President Trump has approved an Army firing squad execution for Nidal Hasan.
- Hasan is a former Army major who was sentenced to death following a court-martial.
- The court-martial convicted him of killing 13 people and wounding 32 others.
- The attack took place at an Army base in Texas.
The Pentagon says President Donald Trump has approved an Army firing squad execution for Nidal Hasan, the former Army major convicted in the Fort Hood shooting, according to CNBC.
Hasan was sentenced to death after a court-martial that convicted him of killing 13 people and wounding 32 others at an Army base in Texas, according to CNBC.
At the time of the attack, Hasan held the rank of Army major.
Further procedural details, including any date for the execution, were not specified in the available reporting.
Honest Abe News will update this story as additional verified information becomes available.
Why it matters
The reported approval concerns one of the deadliest attacks on a US military base and a prominent military death penalty case.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Nidal Hasan?
According to CNBC, Nidal Hasan is a former Army major who was sentenced to death after a court-martial convicted him of killing 13 people and wounding 32 others at an Army base in Texas.
What did the Pentagon announce?
The Pentagon says President Trump has approved an Army firing squad execution for Nidal Hasan, according to CNBC.
How many people were killed and wounded in the attack?
The court-martial convicted Hasan of killing 13 people and wounding 32 others.