Marilyn Mosby, the former State’s Attorney for Baltimore, was sentenced on Thursday in a federal courthouse in Greenbelt after being found guilty of perjury and mortgage fraud. Despite facing the possibility of prison time, Mosby will instead serve one year of home detention as part of a three-year supervised probation.
U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby delivered the sentence, which also includes the forfeiture of a vacation home in Florida. The judge took into account Mosby’s role as a mother of two and her significant fall from grace in deciding against the recommended prison term of 12 to 18 months.
After the hearing, Mosby expressed gratitude to her supporters, stating, “This is not over... God was here today, and I know he’s with me.” Her supporters, who filled the courtroom, celebrated her outcome, highlighting her efforts in criminal justice reform.
During the proceedings, prosecutors argued that Mosby had demonstrated a pattern of dishonesty and lacked remorse, undermining the integrity of the justice system. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sean Delaney criticized her for lying to the public and engaging in a media campaign seeking a pardon.
Defense attorneys contended that Mosby had already faced significant consequences due to her professional and personal downfall. They described her case as unique, emphasizing that she was the only public official prosecuted in Maryland for offenses without a clear victim or financial loss.
In 2020, Mosby withdrew $90,000 from her retirement account under the CARES Act, claiming financial hardship, but a jury found that she had lied about her circumstances. She subsequently used the funds to purchase two luxury homes in Florida. Her convictions stemmed from false statements made during the mortgage application process.
Supporters of Mosby have argued that her prosecution was politically motivated, pointing to her progressive policies and advocacy for civil rights. An online petition seeking a pardon for her has garnered over 70,000 signatures.
As part of her sentence, Mosby is also required to complete 100 hours of community service. The judge's decision reflects a balancing act between the severity of the crimes and the personal circumstances surrounding Mosby’s life.
Reported by HarborBeat based on The Baltimore Banner (source).
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