Man accused of firebombing Gov. Shapiro’s residence to appear in court Tuesday

The Harrisburg man accused of firebombing the Governor’s Residence in April is set to appear in the Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas on Tuesday. He faces 50 felony and misdemeanor charges including attempted murder, aggravated arson, terrorism, aggravated assault and related offenses in connection with the incident.

Cody Balmer, 38, last appeared in magisterial district court April 14, where he pleaded not guilty and District Judge Dale Klein denied Balmer’s attorney’s request for bail, citing a danger to the community if he were released.

Neither Balmer’s public defender nor the governor’s office immediately responded to a request for comment…

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