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Trump cancels Pentagon plans to livestream firing squad execution
Source: Ars Technica
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Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
- Retired US generals call on Pentagon to cancel 'barbaric' execution livestream
- Trump cancels public execution, but a line may already have been crossed
- Trump Says Execution of Fort Hood Shooter by Firing Squad Will Not Be Livestreamed
- Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad
- Trump says Nidal Hasan execution won't be livestreamed
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