Death Row Appeals NPR's John Burnett reports on problems on death rows in Texas. Inmates are now allowed only one umbrella appeal of all constitutional and legal issues. One prisoner is objecting, saying his court-appointed attorney didn't understand the law. Now, even state prosecutors are joining with defense lawyers in asking for a new round of appeals.

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Death Row Appeals

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NPR's John Burnett reports on problems on death rows in Texas. Inmates are now allowed only one umbrella appeal of all constitutional and legal issues. One prisoner is objecting, saying his court-appointed attorney didn't understand the law. Now, even state prosecutors are joining with defense lawyers in asking for a new round of appeals.