Charleston Shooter Appeals Conviction, Death Sentence

The transcript discusses the appeal of a gunman's conviction and death sentence for a 2015 church shooting in South Carolina. The appeal argues the shooter is mentally ill and was not competent to stand trial. The gunman, who represented himself, was diagnosed with several mental disorders and believed in a race war. His lawyers claim the trial was flawed and request the conviction and sentence be vacated.

How did the shooter describe his motivations for the church shooting?

What was the outcome the shooter's lawyers were seeking from the court?