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 faces 25 to 50 years in prison under a plea agreement, according to prosecutors.
- Balmer, 38, told police he harbored "hatred" towards Governor Shapiro.
- In April, he threw a Molotov cocktail at Shapiro's official residence during a Passover holiday gathering.
- Balmer stated he would "have beaten him with his hammer" if he had encountered Shapiro during the attack.
Cody Balmer would "have beaten him with his hammer" if he encountered Shapiro.
Author's summary: Cody Balmer pleads guilty to attempted murder for firebombing Governor Shapiro's home.