Jamaal Bowman Pleads Guilty to Falsely Triggering Fire Alarm
Bowman Faces Misdemeanor Charge
Congressman Apologizes for Actions
Jamaal Bowman, a Democratic congressman from New York, pleaded guilty on Thursday to a misdemeanor charge for falsely triggering a fire alarm in a congressional office building.
Bowman, who represents New York's 16th Congressional District, admitted to pulling the fire alarm in the Cannon House Office Building on Saturday morning shortly before the House was set to vote on a bill to protect abortion rights.
According to court documents, Bowman pulled the alarm "without any reasonable belief that there was a fire." The alarm caused the building to be evacuated and disrupted the House's proceedings.
Bowman has apologized for his actions, saying that he "take[s] full responsibility" for his behavior.
As part of his plea agreement, Bowman has agreed to pay the maximum fine of $1,000 for the misdemeanor charge. He is also required to complete 20 hours of community service.
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