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The Return of Firing Squads: A Dark Legacy of Trump's America
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Real event · international · 2026-10-12
Why the US is bringing back firing squads
Final verdict announced: October 13, 2026 at 12:02 PM ET
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Why the US is bringing back firing squads
The execution of Fort Hood gunman Nidal Hasan would be the first time the US Army had used a firing squad since 1945.
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What the record shows
The US Army had not used a firing squad since 1945.
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BBC News — Why the US is bringing back firing squads — 2026-10-12
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