Marilyn Mosby: Baltimore's Former State's Attorney Convicted of Perjury
Background
On January 8, 2015, Marilyn J. Mosby was sworn in as the 25th State's Attorney of Baltimore City. She quickly gained national attention for her progressive approach to criminal justice reform. However, in recent years, Mosby has faced scrutiny and legal challenges.
Recent Developments
May 23, 2024, Updated 5:00 PM: A federal jury has convicted Marilyn Mosby, the former top prosecutor in Baltimore, of two counts of perjury and two counts of making false mortgage applications.
Federal Jury Convicts Mosby
The conviction stems from Mosby's alleged lies about her financial situation in order to obtain a vacation home in Florida. Prosecutors argued that Mosby falsely claimed she had experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, even though she had actually received a large salary from the city.
Sentencing Hearing Set
Mosby was released on bail and is scheduled to be sentenced on May 3, 2025. The maximum penalty for each perjury count is five years in prison, while each false mortgage application count carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison.
Former Prosecutor Accused of Perjury and Mortgage Fraud
Greenbelt, Maryland: A federal jury today convicted Marilyn J. Mosby, 44, of Baltimore, Maryland, of two counts of perjury and two counts of making false mortgage applications.
The indictment charged that Mosby, a Democrat, lied on a mortgage application and on loan applications to obtain a $490,500 vacation home in Florida. The indictment alleged that Mosby falsely certified on the mortgage application that she had not used any other mortgage to purchase a residence within the previous three years.
Impact
The conviction of Marilyn Mosby is a significant development in Baltimore's ongoing political saga. Mosby was once seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party, but her conviction casts a shadow over her future. The case is also a reminder of the importance of accountability and transparency in public office.
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