Thu Apr 10 15:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Charleston Entrepreneur Eric Bowman Arrested, Charged with Stalking Estranged Wife

**Charleston, SC (April 10, 2025)** – Eric Bowman, a Charleston entrepreneur previously accused of sexual misconduct by U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, was arrested and charged with harassment and stalking on April 8th. The charges stem from an incident in 2024 involving his estranged wife, Melissa Britton.

Bowman, 45, turned himself in to Sullivan’s Island police and was booked into the Al Cannon Detention Center. He is accused of placing a tracking device on Britton’s car, an incident reported last July. During a bond hearing, Britton emotionally recounted her fear, stating Bowman posed an ongoing danger to her and her family. She described a terrifying encounter where Bowman allegedly threatened her after a domestic violence call.

Bowman’s attorney argued against the charges, while Britton and her legal team requested the denial of bail. Magistrate James Gosnell set bail at $10,000, which Bowman subsequently posted. He was ordered to have no contact with Britton.

The charges, both misdemeanors, carry potential fines and/or prison sentences. The stalking charge alone carries a maximum sentence of one year.

This arrest comes nearly two months after Rep. Mace publicly accused Bowman of sexual misconduct in a searing floor speech. While Bowman denies the accusations, Mace has since commented on his arrest via social media.

Bowman’s past includes founding and selling successful software companies, owning the Charleston Battery soccer team, and a previous $4.66 million verdict against him for an assault. Charleston County police records show two prior domestic disturbance calls to his home in 2023, though no arrests were made at the time.

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