Posted 11/23/2023, 3:27:20 AM
Rep. Bowman Avoids Ethics Probe, Pays Fine for Accidentally Sounding Capitol Fire Alarm
- House Ethics Committee will not investigate Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling a fire alarm in September
- Bowman pleaded guilty to falsely sounding a fire alarm and agreed to pay $1,000 fine
- Bowman said he pulled the alarm by mistake, thinking it would open an emergency exit door
- Bowman was caught on camera trying to open the door before pulling the alarm
- Bowman apologized, said he was embarrassed, and takes responsibility for his actions