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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Isabel Keane

‘Haunting’ moment molotov cocktails set Josh Shapiro’s governor’s mansion ablaze is revealed as arsonist pleads guilty

Pennsylvania Governor's residence arson attack - (Dauphin County District Attorney's Office)

Newly revealed video shows the horrifying moment an arsonist firebombed the home of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro — as the suspect in the attack pleaded guilty to attempted murder and other charges.

Cody Allen Balmer, 38, also entered pleas on charges of terrorism, aggravated arson, burglary, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and loitering in connection with the April attack that caused millions of dollars worth of damage to the Democratic governor’s mansion.

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