URGENT: Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Arson Attack on Governor's Mansion

BREAKING NEWS Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Arson Attack on Governor's Mansion Cody Balmer, a Pennsylvania man, has pleaded guilty to attempting to murder Governor Josh Shapiro during an arson attack on the governor's mansion. The incident occurred on April 13 at the state-owned brick building in Harrisburg. Balmer used beer bottles filled with gasoline to ignite the occupied mansion, causing millions of dollars in damage. He was sentenced to 25-50 years in prison under a plea deal, which is significantly less than he could have faced if the case went to trial. According to court documents, Balmer scaled an iron security fence and eluded police before setting the fire. He also pleaded guilty to terrorism, arson, burglary, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, and loitering charges. The attack on the governor's mansion sparked widespread concern for Shapiro's safety and raised questions about the security measures in place at the residence. The incident remains under investigation, with authorities reviewing security footage and interviewing witnesses. This is a developing story, and further details will be provided as they become available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*