Of course the cringe hosts on The View are making excuses for Democrat Rep. Jamaal Bowman who pulled a fire alarm that prompted an evacuation in a Capitol building. He's facing charges of anywhere from a misdemeanor to a felony after his political stunt. And he should be arrested for it too. There have been teenagers arrested and charged for the same thing, so he shouldn't get special privileges just because he's a politician. if anything, he deserves to be locked up for it longer to set an example. Thanks to The American Tribune and the Washington Examiner for providing more information on Jamaal Bowman's potential legal charges over pulling the fire alarm. To make it worse, Jamaal Bowman was caught doing ON CAMERA.
Rachel Schilke, a breaking news reporter for the Washington Examiner provided information on the potential legal trouble Rep. Bowman could face. The charges range widely from local misdemeanor to a felony with 30+ years in prison. Her statement on the potential legal charges is quoted below for context and clarity: It is possible that Bowman could be charged with three crimes and receive a maximum sentence of nearly 36 years, according to D.C. and federal laws. The lesser of the three offenses is a false emergency report. Under D.C. law, it is a misdemeanor and punishable by up to six months in prison and a $1,000 fine. Falsely pulling a fire alarm could also constitute illegal obstruction of congressional proceedings, a felony under federal law 18 U.S.C. § 1505. The felony is punishable by no more than five years. The law calls for eight years if the offense involves domestic or international terrorism, which could not apply in Bowman’s case. Bowman’s act could also conceivably be tried as an obstruction of justice charge under D.C. law, which includes “corruptly, or by threats of force, any way obstructs or impedes or endeavors to obstruct or impede the due administration of justice in any official proceeding.” This Class A felony would carry a punishment of at least three years and no more than 30 years and a fine as low as $12,500. The report further stated that Bowman could face 35+ years in jail if he’s given consecutive sentences, but it’s more likely to be sentenced concurrently which reduces the years in prison.
