Summary
A man named Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to setting fire to the Pennsylvania governor's mansion. He admitted to charges including attempted murder and arson and will serve 25 to 50 years in prison. This incident resulted in significant damage to the property but no injuries.
Key Facts
- Cody Balmer admitted to setting fire to the governor's mansion in Pennsylvania.
- He scaled a fence and used gasoline-filled beer bottles to ignite the fire.
- Balmer pleaded guilty to attempted murder and 22 counts of arson, among other charges.
- He received a 25 to 50-year prison sentence as part of a plea deal.
- The fire caused millions of dollars in damage, but no one was hurt.
- Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were in the mansion during the incident.
- Video evidence showed Balmer breaking in and attempting to reach the sleeping quarters.
- The attack happened shortly after the family celebrated Passover.
