Catherine Herridge(@C__Herridge):NEW MAJOR HASAN: Asked if the Army had violated regulations about the notification for executions, a spokesperson said the regs call for the presence of an attorney (if reasonably available.) Hasan's long time civilian attorney John Galligan said the notification process was not followed because no legal counsel was present. AR 190-55 U.S. ARMY CORRECTIONS SYSTEM: PROCEDURES FOR MILITARY EXECUTIONS Subsection 2-1 g. When the CMDT, USDB initially notifies the prisoner of the presidential decision to execute the prisoner’s death sentence, the CMDT will be accompanied by a chaplain, a Trial Defense Service (TDS) attorney or the prisoner’s civilian counsel (if reasonably available). This is independent Reporting that seeks comment and follows up.

2026.10.09 00:05

NEW MAJOR HASAN: Asked if the Army had violated regulations about the notification for executions, a spokesperson said the regs call for the presence of an attorney (if reasonably available.) Hasan's long time civilian attorney John Galligan said the notification process was not followed because no legal counsel was present. AR 190-55 U.S. ARMY CORRECTIONS SYSTEM: PROCEDURES FOR MILITARY EXECUTIONS Subsection 2-1 g. When the CMDT, USDB initially notifies the prisoner of the presidential decision to execute the prisoner’s death sentence, the CMDT will be accompanied by a chaplain, a Trial Defense Service (TDS) attorney or the prisoner’s civilian counsel (if reasonably available). This is independent Reporting that seeks comment and follows up.

Catherine Herridge@C__Herridge

2026.10.07 18:31

EXCLUSIVE: MAJOR HASAN CIVILIAN LAWYER REACTS John Galligan, who among others has been the civilian attorney for Major Nidal Hasan since 2009, addressed his concerns about the notification process: - Galligan said he was "surprised the Army would proceed with such dispatch to execute Hasan" given the failed execution of Christa Pike - Galligan said he believes the notification to Hasan of the President’s decision to authorize execution apparently violated Army regulations - Galligan says Hasan had no civilian, criminal or Trial Defense Service (TDS) lawyer present, as required by the Army regulations, for the notification process AR 190-55 U.S. ARMY CORRECTIONS SYSTEM: PROCEDURES FOR MILITARY EXECUTIONS Subsection 2-1 g. When the CMDT, USDB initially notifies the prisoner of the presidential decision to execute the prisoner’s death sentence, the CMDT will be accompanied by a chaplain, a Trial Defense Service (TDS) attorney or the prisoner’s civilian counsel (if reasonably available). - Galligan says Hasan was notified at approximately 7pm the execution had been approved - Galligan says he personally informed Hasan of the December execution date and location (Fort Hood) as well as the manner of execution by firing squad - Galligan questions why the Army would transport Hasan, who is in a wheelchair and paralyzed from waist down, from Fort Leavenworth to Fort Hood for the execution - Hasan has been on death row at Fort Leavenworth for more than a decade - Galligan described “the transfer for execution as political theatre” and a “rush to execute Hasan” who he says has severe medical issues. - Galligan also questions why President Biden gave countless pardons, including a preemptive pardon for Dr. Fauci, but apparently did not consider military personnel on death row including his client - Galligan speculated that the alleged violation of Army regulations was unlikely to delay the execution, but said the process was “off to a very bad start” - Galligan added that they are attempting to get Army legal assistance to finalize legal issues, including a will and disposition of remains, prior to execution - I have asked DoW for a response to the claims and will keep you updated

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