Cody Balmer Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder
Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to attempted murder for firebombing the home of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.
In Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, Balmer, 38, faces 25 to 50 years imprisonment under a plea agreement, according to prosecutors.
Balmer told police he harbored "hatred" towards Governor Shapiro, who is a prominent Democrat.
- In April, Balmer threw a Molotov cocktail at Shapiro's official residence.
- The incident occurred as Shapiro marked the first night of the Passover holiday with friends and family.
Balmer told investigators he would "have beaten him with his hammer" if he had encountered Shapiro during the attack.
Author's summary: Cody Balmer pleads guilty to attempted murder for firebombing Governor Josh Shapiro's home.