The suspect accused of attempting to set Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion on fire while he and his family slept inside has pleaded guilty to all charges at the Dauphin County Courthouse on Tuesday.
Cody Balmer, 38, pleaded guilty to dozens of charges related to the Apr. 13 attack, including the attempted murder of Shapiro, terrorism, 22 counts of arson, and 21 counts of reckless endangerment, according to the Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office.
Balmer received a state prison sentence of 25 years to 50 years. He will not be eligible for parole until April 13, 2050, when he is 63 years old.
The governor fully supported Tuesday’s plea deal and said it showed “real accountability” for political violence in the United States. …