Rep. Jamaal Bowman charged with one count of falsely pulling fire alarm

Rep. Jamaal Bowman has been charged for falsely pulling the fire alarm at a House office building last month, according to court records.

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., has been charged with falsely pulling the fire alarm at a House office building last month, according to court records.

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