Former Prosecutor Who Charged Officers in Freddie Gray’s Death Convicted of Perjury and Mortgage Fraud
Maryland – A sentencing hearing is scheduled to begin this Thursday for Marilyn Mosby, the former top prosecutor for Baltimore City. Mosby faces charges of perjury and mortgage fraud after two separate juries found her guilty in trials related to her personal finances.
National Attention After Charging Police in Freddie Gray Case
Mosby, 44, gained national recognition in 2015 for charging six Baltimore police officers in the death of Freddie Gray, a Black man who died in police custody. The incident sparked widespread protests and unrest in the city. However, Mosby’s pursuit of convictions proved unsuccessful. Three officers were acquitted, and Mosby’s office later dropped charges against the remaining three.
Improper Use of Retirement Funds During Pandemic
Prosecutors allege that Mosby misused the federal CARES Act in 2020 to withdraw $90,000 from Baltimore’s deferred compensation plan. They claim she falsely stated that the pandemic had negatively impacted her travel business to justify the withdrawal, which she then used for down payments on Florida vacation properties. Mosby’s defense maintains that she legally accessed the funds and could spend them freely.
Prosecution Seeks Prison Time, Mosby Seeks Pardon
Federal prosecutors are recommending a 20-month prison sentence for Mosby, who served two terms as Baltimore’s state’s attorney. She lost her re-election bid in 2022 following her indictment. Mosby reportedly requested a pardon from President Biden earlier this month, with the Congressional Black Caucus voicing support for her case according to the Baltimore Sun.
Trial Location Shifted Due to Media Coverage
U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby approved moving Mosby’s trials from Baltimore to Greenbelt, Maryland, citing concerns raised by Mosby’s defense team regarding potential juror bias due to extensive media coverage of the case within Baltimore.
