Rep. Bowman Pleads Guilty to Pulling Capitol Fire Alarm, Agrees to Apology and Fine

New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman surrendered and pleaded guilty to falsely pulling a fire alarm in the US Capitol building.

Bowman agreed to pay a $1,000 fine and write an apology letter to the Capitol Police chief.

The charges will be dismissed in 3 months if Bowman complies with the agreement.

Bowman acknowledged he "willfully and knowingly" gave a "false alarm of a fire."

Bowman said he looks forward to having the charge dropped in 3 months and continuing his work in Congress.