Marion Bowman Jr., on death row for a 2001 murder, appeals, citing inadequate and biased legal defense.

Marion Bowman Jr., on South Carolina's death row for the 2001 murder of Kandee Martin, is appealing to the state Supreme Court, claiming his trial lawyer was inadequately prepared and biased. Bowman's current lawyers argue that the trial attorney suggested a guilty plea and that prosecutors withheld information about plea deals given to witnesses. They also claim Bowman has matured during his 22 years on death row and seek a halt to his execution until a full hearing can be held.

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