BREAKING: Saddam Hussein executed in Iraq

BREAKING: I've been blogging on this since late last night when news first broke that Saddam's execution could come within 24 hours, and it now appears that the death sentence for the former Iraqi dictator has been carried out. Saddam Hussein was hanged to death in Iraq sometime around 10pm ET tonight (6am Saturday morning in Iraq).

While I am personally opposed to the death penalty, if anyone has ever deserved it, Saddam Hussein is certainly on that list.

UPDATE: Several Arab media networks are reporting that Saddam Hussein has been executed, but so far, I haven't been able to find any major American media outlets that can CONFIRM Hussein's execution.

UPDATE #2: MSNBC has just reported that the execution was recorded, no word on if/when it will be broadcast to the Iraqi people.

UPDATE #3: Iraqi state run television is now confirming that the execution was carried out around 10:05pm ET.

UPDATE #4: CNN reports that the execution was taped, and photographed, and they will be reviewing the images before publishing those they deem appropriate.

UPDATE #5: Here are some links to various news organizations, and blogs reporting on the execution of Saddam: Saddam Hussein executed - MSNBC

Hussein executed, state TV reports - CNN

HANGED! - Fox News

Saddam has been executed - AmericaBlog

Saddam Hussein hanged, says Al Hurra TV station - Reuters

Saddam Hussein executed - Washington Post

Dictator Who Ruled Iraq With Violence Is Hanged for Crimes Against Humanity - New York Times

Iraqi TV says Saddam Hussein executed - Associated Press

UPDATE #6: CNN aired a brief clip of Saddam Hussein in preparations for his execution but the video stopped just short of when the "trap door" opened and Saddam dropped to his death.