CCTV shows Jamaal Bowman pulling fire alarm in Capitol

CCTV footage shows Jamaal Bowman pulling a fire alarm inside the Capitol as a crucial vote in the House of Representatives loomed on 30 September.

The New York congressman appeared to pull the alarm after trying to leave the building via a fire exit.

The Democrat pleaded guilty to a misdemeanour charge and pledged to pay a fine for pulling the alarm.

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