Madison Cawthorn pleads guilty in case over bringing a loaded handgun through TSA checkpoint

Cawthorn, whose trial was set to start today, entered a guilty plea for the third-degree misdemeanor charge of possession of a dangerous weapon on city property, according to his attorney Missy Owen. The former Republican congressman was fined $250, without probation, and his firearm will be returned, according to the attorney. "Mr. Cawthorn accepted responsibility for this mistake. Law enreforcement noted his cooperative attitude at every step. He chose to resolve this case in a manner that would ensure his uninterrupted right to possess a firearm. He remains staunchly committed...