New Footage Released Showing Rep. Jamaal Bowman *Removing* Signs, Not Checking Door, Before Pulling Fire Alarm and Obstructing a House Vote
Last month, Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulled a fire alarm “by mistake” in the Capitol’s Cannon Building as he was headed to the vote for the continuing resolution bill that was on the Floor. The building was evacuated by Capitol Police as a result. Bowman has since been charged and plead guilty to a misdemeanor today. He has been ordered to pay a $1,000 fine, serve three months probation and write a letter of apology to Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger. This punishment pales in comparison to the charges levied against numerous citizens who wandered into the Capitol on January 6th after Capitol Police had permitted entry.
Bowman issued a statement after the plea stating:
“I’m thankful for the quick resolution from the District of Columbia Attorney General’s office on this issue and grateful that the United States Capitol Police General Counsel’s office agreed I did not obstruct nor intend to obstruct any House vote or proceedings.
