US EditionMan pleads guilty to arson attack at Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro's home, gets 25 to 50 years
Balmer pleaded guilty to terrorism and 22 arson counts after firebombing the governor’s residence while 25 people, including children, were inside, causing millions in damage.
- On Oct. 14, Cody Balmer, 38, pleaded guilty to attempted murder, aggravated arson and terrorism for the attack on the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence earlier this year in Harrisburg.
- Balmer told investigators he targeted Governor Josh Shapiro over his stance on the Gaza war, striking hours after a Passover Seder on April 13.
- Surveillance video captures the suspect climbing a perimeter fence, smashing a window with a sledgehammer and throwing Molotov cocktails that started fires endangering 22 people and causing millions of dollars in damage at the Governor's Residence.
- The court sentenced Cody Balmer to 25 to 50 years in state prison with parole eligibility at 63, and Shapiro called the outcome 'real accountability' for political violence.
- The attack fits into a broader surge of political violence that includes several high-profile acts in recent years, while Governor's Residence security work continues as elected officials and potential candidates face growing risks.
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In April 2025, Cody Balmer made an incendiary attack on the residence of the US Democrat Josh Shapiro. New photos now show the devastation of the night – and its extent.In April 2025, Cody Balmer committed an incendiary attack on the residence of the US Democrat Josh Shapiro. New photos now show the devastation of the night – and its extent.
Man Sentenced For Firebombing Governor's Mansion - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The man accused of firebombing the Governor’s Mansion earlier this year has pled guilty and was sentenced yesterday morning. 38-year-old Cody Balmer of Harrisburg pled guilty to the ploy to kill Governor Josh Shapiro by attempting to burn down the Governor’s Mansion in April. The fire was started after molotov cocktails were ignited by Balmer in the home while the Governor and his family were asleep. Police say that if Balmer saw Shapiro in the …
Man who set Jewish governor’s home on fire gets 25-50 years
Cody A. Ballmer, 38, reached a plea deal, agreeing to a sentence of 25-50 years in state prison in exchange for pleading guilty to attempted murder, aggravated arson, 22 counts of arson, burglary and other charges. By Mike Wagenheim, JNS The man charged with setting fire to the mansion of Pennsylvania’s Jewish governor during Passover was sentenced to decades in prison after pleading guilty on Tuesday. Cody A. Ballmer, 38, reached a plea deal, t…
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