Firing squad execution to be livestreamed

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Oct 9, 202600:07:20News & Politics

The public will be able to watch the execution of a former US Army major by firing squad, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said. For reaction to this Jonathan spoke to Criminologist Trina O’Connor.

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