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politics3 days ago•213 min saved

Pentagon Confirms Livestream for Hasan Execution, Sparking Internal Army Friction

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the December 3 firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed, a decision that caught Army officials off guard. While the Pentagon confirmed the plan, Vice President JD Vance expressed doubt about its implementation, and military personnel raised concerns regarding the psychological impact on soldiers and the obscuring of their identities. The move marks the first public execution in the U.S. since 1937 and the first military execution in 65 years.

via CNN|

#firing-squad #fort-hood #military-justice

politics-and-policy4 days ago

Hegseth Confirms Public Livestream for Hasan's Firing Squad Execution

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the public will be able to watch the execution of Nidal Hasan, the former Army major convicted of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. The execution is scheduled for December 3, 2026, and will be the first U.S. military firing squad since World War II. Hegseth stated that the event will be livestreamed to demonstrate the consequences of such crimes, though the specific platform and logistical details remain unclear.

via Axios|

#firing-squad #fort-hood #military-justice

military-justice6 days ago•1 min saved

Hasan’s Execution Set for Dec. 3 at Fort Hood

Former Army Major Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad on December 3, 2026, at Fort Hood, Texas. This marks the first U.S. military execution since 1961 and the first by firing squad since World War II. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recommended the method, and President Donald Trump approved it. Hasan was convicted in 2013 for the 2009 shooting that killed 13 people and wounded 32 others.

via CBS News|

#firing-squad #fort-hood #military-justice

politics7 days ago

Trump Approves Firing Squad Execution for Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan

President Donald Trump has approved the execution of former Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad. The decision, recommended by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, marks the first U.S. military execution in over 60 years and the first firing squad execution since World War II. Hasan was convicted in 2013 for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting that killed 13 people and wounded 32 others. While the method is legally authorized, no specific date or location has been publicly announced by the Army, though earlier reports suggested a December 3 timeline. The case remains subject to potential legal challenges via habeas corpus relief.

via The Washington Post|

#firing-squad #fort-hood #military-justice

world23 days ago•165 min saved

Herzog Pardons Azaria, Overriding Military Objections

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has granted a full pardon to Elor Azaria, the combat medic convicted in 2017 for shooting a wounded Palestinian attacker in Hebron. The decision, announced on the eve of Yom Kippur, expunges Azaria’s criminal record despite strong opposition from the military leadership. While the presidency cited the passage of time and Azaria’s expressed sorrow as justification, the Chief of Staff maintained that the soldier had not shown remorse or accepted responsibility for the act.

via CNN|

#elor-azaria #isaac-herzog #israel

politics1 month ago•128 min saved

Bergdahl conviction stands after appeals court says judge lacked authority

A federal appeals court ruled that a judge did not have the power to overturn Bowe Bergdahl’s military conviction, leaving his desertion and misbehavior charges intact after he was captured by Taliban-linked forces, repeatedly tortured, and released in 2014. Bergdahl pleaded guilty in 2017 and was dishonorably discharged; prosecutors had sought 14 years in prison.

via AP News|

#appeals-court #bergdahl #court-martial

us1 month ago•14 min saved

Appeals Court Reinstates Bergdahl Conviction, Upholding Military Punishment

A federal appeals court in the D.C. Circuit ruled a judge lacked jurisdiction to vacate Bowe Bergdahl’s 2009 desertion conviction, effectively reinstating his punishment, including a 2017 dishonorable discharge.

via The New York Times|

#appeals-court #bergdahl #dc-circuit

national-security1 month ago•8 min saved

Military judge’s extremism concerns delay 9/11 trial after confession ruling

Lt. Col. Michael Schrama, the Air Force judge overseeing Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s case, threw out Mohammed’s 2007 confession as involuntary, delaying the long-stalled military-commission trial to June 2028 after rejecting a January 2027 start. The ruling has revived scrutiny of Schrama, including his 2023 War on the Rocks essay advocating codifying domestic extremism in the military, a position tied to concerns about conservative tendencies and extremist recruitment within the armed forces.

via Fox News|

#911 #domestic-extremism #khalid-sheikh-mohammed

politics1 month ago•206 min saved

Capitol protestant airman: detention deepens after impeachment call

US Air Force Major Jason Watson, who spoke at the Capitol last month urging President Trump’s impeachment, has been detained again and ordered into pretrial confinement at a Maryland facility amid unclear misconduct allegations. The Air Force says there is probable cause to support continued misconduct, while Watson’s lawyer suspects his CNN interview may have influenced the decision. Watson was previously arrested on July 1 for protesting in uniform on the Capitol steps, a rare form of dissent within the military which prohibits political activities in uniform.

via CNN|

#capitol-police #military-justice #politics

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Virgin Mary Statue Desecration Sparks Israeli Military Punishment in Lebanon

Two Israeli soldiers were jailed for 21 and 14 days in southern Lebanon after one stuck a cigarette in a Virgin Mary statue and the other photographed it; the viral image drew widespread outrage and followed prior condemnations of anti-Christian acts, with the Israeli military saying it treats religious symbols with respect and punished the offenders accordingly.

via The Guardian|

#christianity #israel #lebanon

world6 months ago•45 min saved

Royal Navy Sailor Convicted of Serial Sexual Assaults Aboard HMS Dauntless

A Royal Navy Able Seaman, Sian Dowsett, 25, was found guilty on six of seven counts of sexual assault over a two-year period aboard the Portsmouth-based warship HMS Dauntless, after a Bulford Military Court heard she groped four fellow sailors (two men and two women), slapped buttocks, squeezed breasts and made lewd remarks. Prosecutors described it as a pattern of harassment. Dowsett will be sentenced at a later date.

via Yahoo|

#court-martial #hms-dauntless #military-justice

world7 months ago•2 min saved

Israel Drops Gaza Detainee Abuse Charges Against Five Soldiers

Israel’s military advocate general dropped all charges against five soldiers accused of abusing and raping a Palestinian detainee from Gaza, citing a lack of key evidence after the detainee was returned to Gaza and concerns about a fair trial due to senior officials’ conduct. Rights groups criticized the decision as undermining accountability in a war marked by detainee abuses, while Prime Minister Netanyahu welcomed it, calling the men heroic warriors.

via The Guardian|

#detainee-abuse #gaza #human-rights

politics9 months ago•1 min saved

Senator Kelly Responds to Hegseth's Censure and Threats

Sen. Mark Kelly claims that the Pentagon's move to demote him and cut his retirement pay over a video urging service members to refuse illegal orders is an attempt to suppress his speech, which he views as politically motivated retaliation.

via CBS News|

#demotion #military-justice #pentagon

world11 months ago•6 min saved

Controversies and Challenges Facing Israel's Military and Legal Systems

The resignation and detention of Israel's chief military lawyer, Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, over her leak of a video showing soldiers allegedly abusing a Palestinian detainee has sparked a fierce debate in Israel about military accountability, legal norms, and national identity, amid broader tensions over the rule of law and military conduct during ongoing conflicts with Hamas.

via The Washington Post|

#idf #israel #military-justice

world11 months ago•5 min saved

Israeli Military Scandal and Society's Response to Alleged Abuse

The leak of a video showing Israeli soldiers gang raping a Palestinian prisoner has sparked widespread outrage in Israel, with many sympathizing with the soldiers and criticizing the handling of the case, revealing deep societal rot and a reluctance to confront military misconduct.

via Mondoweiss|

#israel #military-justice #palestinian