Bowman Pleads Guilty to Pulling Capitol Fire Alarm, Agrees to Pay Fine
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Jamaal Bowman pleads guilty to misdemeanor charge for pulling fire alarm in Congress building before crucial vote. Agrees to pay maximum fine.
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Republicans likened Bowman's actions to Capitol rioters on Jan 6. Bowman calls comparisons "crazy."
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Bowman says he was rushing to make a vote, pulled alarm thinking it would open a closed door. Apologizes for confusion caused.
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some Republicans call for Bowman to be censured, removed from committees, investigated by Ethics panel.
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Bowman says he looks forward to putting incident behind him, continuing work for his NY constituents.