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Cody Balmer, who set fire to the Pennsylvania governor's mansion in April, pleaded guilty to arson, attempted murder and terrorism, among other charges

Balmer was reportedly sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison

Gov. Josh Shapiro, who was unharmed in the attack, praised prosecutors for the plea deal reached with Balmer

The man who set fire to the Pennsylvania governor's mansion in an attempt to kill Gov. Josh Shapiro has learned his fate.

Cody Balmer , 38, pleaded guilty to attempted murder, terrorism and aggravated arson, among other charges related to the April 13 incident, in Dauphin County on Tuesday, Oct. 14, online court records show.

Balmer was sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison, according to the Associated Press , which was less than what he would have fa

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