Marilyn Mosby, the former Baltimore City State's Attorney, was found guilty of two counts of perjury on Thursday. Following the verdict, she expressed her gratitude to supporters, stating, "I’m blessed," as she was escorted into a vehicle by her defense team and a police detail.
The jury deliberated for less than a day before convicting Mosby for lying about her financial situation during the COVID-19 pandemic to access $90,000 from her retirement account. This money was used as a down payment on two vacation properties in Florida.
As a result of her conviction, Mosby is facing a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison. However, her legal troubles do not end there; she also has an upcoming trial related to mortgage fraud. The U.S. Attorney’s office has indicated that if convicted on these additional charges, she could face up to 30 years in federal prison for each count.
No sentencing date has been established for the current case, nor has a trial date been set for the mortgage fraud charges.
Nick Mosby, the city council president and Marilyn's soon-to-be ex-husband, appeared on WYPR’s Midday program but refrained from discussing the impact of the verdict on their family. He emphasized his focus on his responsibilities within the city council, particularly regarding the redistricting process.
During the trial, the prosecution presented witnesses, including the city’s head of payroll and an FBI forensic accountant, to demonstrate that Mosby had not been furloughed during the relevant period, a key criterion for her financial claims. The forensic accountant also testified that the funds were not used for any emergencies.
The defense aimed to counter these claims by highlighting that how Mosby spent the money was irrelevant to the charges. They called upon friends and former colleagues to provide context about her business ventures.
Reported by HarborBeat based on WYPR (source).
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