Bail Denied for Man Accused of Arson at PA Governor's Mansion

Cody Balmer, 38, has been denied bail after allegedly breaking into Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's mansion and setting a fire, facing charges including attempted homicide, terrorism, and arson. Balmer scaled an iron security fence and claimed he intended to attack Shapiro with a sledgehammer should he encounter him during the break-in. While Balmer's mother expressed concern over his mental health, he stated in court that he did not suffer from any mental illness. The fire caused significant damage to the residence, which had no sprinklers, leading to an estimated loss of millions of dollars. Shapiro and his family were forced to evacuate in the early hours of Sunday, having just celebrated Passover with guests. Investigators are still determining the motive behind Balmer's actions, which remains unclear.