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Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to attacking Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s home with firebombs, citing political motives, and was sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison.
Cody Balmer, 38, pleaded guilty on October 14, 2025, to attempted murder, arson, and terrorism charges for a firebombing attack on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s Harrisburg residence on April 13, 2025, during a Passover Seder.
Balmer scaled a fence, broke in using gasoline-filled beer bottles, set multiple fires, and attempted to force entry into the family’s sleeping area, but no one was injured.
He admitted to planning to assault Shapiro with a sledgehammer if encountered and cited opposition to Shapiro’s stance on the war in Gaza as motivation, denying religious or anti-Jewish intent.
Under a plea deal, he was sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison, with parole eligibility in 2050.
The 1968-built mansion, lacking sprinklers, sustained millions in damage and is undergoing repairs and security upgrades.
Shapiro and his family described lasting fear and anxiety, while authorities highlighted concerns over political violence and the safety of public officials.
Cody Balmer se declaró culpable de atacar a la casa del gobernador de Pensilvania Josh Shapiro con bombas incendiarias, citando motivos políticos, y fue condenado a 25 a 50 años de prisión.