The U.S. Military plans to live-stream an execution in 2025, joining a small group of nations that publicly carry out capital punishment.
The Department of Defense confirmed the execution will be broadcast online, marking a significant shift in how military justice is administered. The execution, scheduled for later this year, will be the first of its kind in the U.S. Military.
This decision follows a 2023 directive from the Pentagon to modernize military justice procedures. Officials cited transparency and public accountability as key reasons for the move. The execution will be conducted at a military base in the U.S. And will be accessible via a secure online platform.
Public executions are rare globally, with only a handful of countries maintaining the practice. The U.S. Previously carried out public executions in the 19th century but stopped in the 1960s. The move has sparked debate among legal experts and human rights organizations, who argue it blurs the line between justice and spectacle. The practice remains controversial, with critics warning of its potential to undermine the dignity of the legal process.
