A man who torched the home of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro while the Democrat and his family were still inside has pleaded guilty to a string of offenses.

Cody Balmer, 38, admitted to the attempted murder of Shapiro following the firebombing of the governor’s mansion in April, as well as charges of terrorism, 22 counts of arson, aggravated assault, and other offenses, the Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office announced.

Balmer now faces between 25 and 50 years in prison for targeting the home of Shapiro, who is Jewish, just hours after the governor’s family and more than a dozen guests had celebrated the religious holiday of Passover.

Prosecutors said Balmer jumped an iron fence surrounding Shapiro’s residence before breaking into the home and starting the massive blaze using Molo

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