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politics2 years ago

"House Ethics Committee Ends Probe into Rep. Jamaal Bowman's Capitol False Alarm"

The House Ethics Committee has dropped its investigation into Representative Jamaal Bowman for pulling a House fire alarm, but released a report finding his explanations "less than credible and otherwise misleading." The report included encrypted text messages and video evidence contradicting Bowman's claims that he pulled the alarm while rushing to make a vote. Instead, it showed he was heading to a Democratic caucus meeting and walked away from the alarm without alerting anyone, prompting an evacuation of a House office building.

via The New York Times|
#capitol-false-alarm#house-ethics-committee#investigation
politics2 years ago

"House Ethics Committee Concludes Investigation into Rep. Jamaal Bowman"

The House Ethics Committee has dropped its investigation of Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling a fire alarm in the Capitol complex, citing the House's formal censure of him last month. Bowman pleaded guilty to pulling the alarm in D.C. Superior Court and was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and write an apology letter to the U.S. Capitol Police chief. The committee determined that further review of Bowman's conduct would be moot after the censure vote, and confirmed that he had complied with the relevant terms of his deferred sentencing agreement. Bowman's guilty plea was withdrawn and the charges against him were dismissed, with his fine paid on Jan. 10.

via NBC News|
#censure#fire-alarm-incident#house-ethics-committee
politics2 years ago

"Rep. Jamaal Bowman faces censure after fire alarm incident"

The House of Representatives voted to censure Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman for triggering a fire alarm in a U.S. Capitol office building while the chamber was in session. The censure resolution, introduced by Republican Rep. Lisa McClain, passed with a few Democratic votes. Bowman becomes the third Democratic House member to be admonished this year through the censure process. Many Democrats defended Bowman, criticizing the Republican effort as lacking credibility and integrity. The vote reflects the increasing use of censure as a punishment in the House, often in a partisan manner.

via NPR|
#censure#fire-alarm#house-of-representatives
politics2 years ago

"Rep. Jamaal Bowman Censured by House for False Fire Alarm Incident"

The House voted to censure Democrat Rep. Jamaal Bowman for falsely pulling a fire alarm in a House office building in September. Bowman pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge for triggering the alarm. Three Democrats voted with Republicans to censure him. Censuring a House member is rare but has been used as a political tool. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries defended Bowman and accused Republicans of using censure resolutions to distract from bigger issues.

via ABC News|
#democratic-party#fire-alarm-incident#house-censure
politics2 years ago

"House Censures Rep. Jamaal Bowman for False Fire Alarm Incident"

The House of Representatives has voted to censure Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling a fire alarm earlier this year, despite no immediate threat of a fire. The vote largely followed party lines, with three Democrats joining Republicans in censuring Bowman. The incident occurred during a dramatic floor vote, causing chaos and the evacuation of a congressional office building. Bowman denied doing it on purpose and pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge, agreeing to pay a $1,000 fine. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accused Republicans of wasting time on the issue.

via Fox News|
#censure#fire-alarm-stunt#house-of-representatives
politics2 years ago

House to Vote on Censuring Rep. Jamaal Bowman for Fire Alarm Incident

The House is set to vote on a Republican resolution to censure Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling a fire alarm in a congressional building while the chamber was in session in September. Bowman admitted to pulling the alarm accidentally and pleaded guilty to one count of falsely pulling a fire alarm. Republicans accuse Bowman of trying to delay a government funding vote, while Bowman maintains that his actions were unintentional.

via NBC News|
#censure#fire-alarm#house
politics2 years ago

House Censures Rep. Jamaal Bowman for Fire Alarm Stunt

The House of Representatives has voted to censure Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York for falsely pulling a fire alarm in a Capitol Hill office building earlier this year, resulting in a misdemeanor charge. The vote largely fell along party lines, with three Democrats joining Republicans in censuring Bowman. Bowman has expressed regret and taken accountability for his actions, while Republicans argue that censure is necessary to hold him accountable for breaking the law. This marks the third censure of a House lawmaker this year and the 27th in the history of the House.

via CBS News|
#fire-alarm-incident#house-censure#misdemeanor-charge
politics2 years ago

"Rep. Jamaal Bowman Faces Censure Vote for False Fire Alarm Incident"

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a member of the "Squad," is set to face a censure vote after pulling a fire alarm in the Cannon House Office Building to stall a vote on a measure. Despite claiming it was an accident, a resolution seeking to censure him was not tabled, and a final vote is expected. If censured, Bowman would be the 27th lawmaker in history to face such reprimand.

via New York Post |
#censure-vote#congressional-resolution#fire-alarm
politics2 years ago

House GOP Resolution to Censure Rep. Bowman Sparks Controversy

The House has advanced a Republican resolution to censure Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling a fire alarm, with a final vote scheduled for Thursday. Bowman admitted to pulling the fire alarm before a vote on a spending measure in September. If censured, Bowman would be publicly reprimanded in the House. Censuring House members is rare but has been used as a political tool recently. Only four House members have been censured in the 21st century, and 26 members in total have been censured in U.S. history.

via ABC News|
#censure-resolution#fire-alarm#house
politics2 years ago

"Controversial Fire Alarm Incident Involving Rep. Jamaal Bowman Sparks Demands for Accountability"

New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman has pleaded guilty to pulling a fire alarm in a federal building, claiming it was a mindless mistake. Video footage shows him removing warning signs and pulling the lever, leading to the evacuation of the building. Bowman will pay a fine, write an apology letter to the US Capitol Police, and serve three months of probation. Some Republicans are calling for him to be jailed, accusing him of attempting to stall the House vote on a crucial spending bill. Bowman insists it was an innocent mistake and regrets the confusion and disturbance caused.

via Atlanta Black Star|
#criticism#federal-building#fire-alarm
politics2 years ago

"Rep. Jamaal Bowman's Guilty Plea Exposes Troubling Actions with Fire Alarm"

Surveillance footage released shows Rep. Jamaal Bowman hastily removing emergency exit signs before pulling a fire alarm in a House office building, contradicting his initial claim that he accidentally activated the alarm while trying to open a door. Bowman pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of falsely pulling a fire alarm. Critics mocked Bowman over the video, with some calling for him to be censured. He is expected to return to court in January 2024 for a hearing to assess his compliance with the deal.

via New York Post |
#fire-alarm#guilty-plea#house-office-building
politics2 years ago

Rep. Jamaal Bowman pleads guilty to falsely pulling fire alarm in House office building

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a New York Democrat, has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge for falsely triggering a fire alarm in a House office building. As part of a plea deal, Bowman will be on probation for three months, pay a $1,000 fine, and write an apology letter to the US Capitol Police. If he fulfills these terms, the charge will be dropped at his sentencing hearing in January. Bowman was caught on tape pulling the fire alarm in September, causing the building to be evacuated. It is unclear if he will face federal prosecution for the incident.

via CNN|
#false-fire-alarm#house-office-building#misdemeanor-charge
politics2 years ago

Rep. Jamaal Bowman pleads guilty to misdemeanor for falsely pulling fire alarm in House office building

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a Democrat from New York, pleaded guilty to falsely pulling a fire alarm in a House office building on Capitol Hill. As part of a deferred prosecution agreement, Bowman will pay a $1,000 fine and write an apology letter to the U.S. Capitol Police chief. The charge against him will be dismissed in three months if he complies with the agreement and does not break any other laws. Bowman activated the alarm on September 30, causing confusion and delaying a vote on government funding. Republicans accused him of attempting to delay the vote, but Bowman claimed it was a mistake.

via NBC News|
#apology-letter#capitol-hill#deferred-prosecution-agreement
politics2 years ago

Jamaal Bowman faces misdemeanor charge for false fire alarm in Capitol building

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a Democratic representative from New York, has indicated that he will plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge for pulling a fire alarm in a congressional building on Capitol Hill. Bowman has agreed to pay the maximum fine of $1,000 and provide a formal apology to Capitol Police. The charge will be withdrawn in three months if he fulfills these conditions. The incident occurred on September 30 when Bowman activated the alarm by mistake while trying to open a door. House Republicans have criticized Bowman's actions, with one member planning to introduce a resolution to censure him and remove him from committee assignments.

via NBC News|
#capitol-hill#fire-alarm#misdemeanor
politics2 years ago

"Rep. Jamaal Bowman Faces Criminal Charges for False Fire Alarm Incident in Capitol Hill Office Building"

Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman has been charged with falsely pulling a fire alarm in a Capitol Hill office building before a last-minute vote to fund the government in September. Bowman has agreed to plead guilty, pay a $1,000 fine, and write an apology letter. He has been ordered to appear in court for his arraignment on the misdemeanor charge. Bowman admitted to activating the fire alarm but called it a "lapse in judgment." The incident sparked allegations of attempting to delay the vote, which Bowman denied.

via CBS News|
#capitol-hill#fire-alarm#government-funding