Cody Balmer sentenced to 25 to 50 years for burning down Pennsylvania governor’s mansion

The man who admitted to torching Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s official residence in April was sentenced to 25 to 50 years after pleading guilty to the attack Tuesday.

Cody Balmer, 38, admitted to 22 counts of arson, attempted murder and other charges over the April 13 attempt to burn down Shapiro’s Harrisburg residence.

The attack took place on the second day of Passover. Shapiro and his family had performed the Seder the night before the attack and were in the home when it was set on fire.

No one was injured in the attack, which caused millions of dollars in damage to the residence.

Balmer later admitted to police that he had intended to attack Shapiro with a mini-sledgehammer as the governor fled the blaze.