New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor Charge
Bowman faces backlash for pulling fire alarm in congressional office building
Democrat apologizes for "lapse in judgment"
Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) pleaded guilty on Thursday to a misdemeanor charge for falsely pulling a fire alarm in a congressional office building. Bowman, who was elected to the House of Representatives in 2020, faces backlash from both sides of the political aisle for his actions.
According to court documents, Bowman pulled the fire alarm in the Rayburn House Office Building on June 22, 2022. The alarm caused the building to be evacuated and disrupted work for several hours. Bowman has since apologized for his actions, calling them a "lapse in judgment."
Bowman's guilty plea comes as he faces a tough re-election race in November. His opponent, Republican Michael Lawler, has criticized Bowman for his handling of the fire alarm incident and other issues. Lawler has called for Bowman to resign from Congress.
It remains to be seen what impact Bowman's guilty plea will have on his re-election campaign. The race is expected to be close and could hinge on the outcome of the fire alarm incident.
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