Marilyn Mosby Released from Supervised Release by Federal Judge

A federal judge has granted former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby an early discharge from supervised release at the request of the U.S. probation office. The order was signed by U.S. District Judge Lydia Griggsby on Wednesday.

This decision comes after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit vacated Mosby’s mortgage fraud conviction and reversed the forfeiture of her Florida condominium, effectively shortening her supervised release period, which was initially set for three years. Mosby’s home detention concluded last month.

In a prior court filing, the U.S. probation office indicated that it would seek early termination of Mosby’s supervised release after her home detention. The office noted that Mosby had complied with all rules and regulations during her supervision.

In February 2024, a jury found Mosby guilty of perjury for submitting a false “gift letter” in 2021, claiming her then-husband would provide her with $5,000 for the closing of her Florida condo, whereas prosecutors argued that the funds actually came from Mosby herself. Earlier, in November 2023, another jury found her guilty of lying about experiencing financial hardship due to the pandemic to withdraw funds from her city retirement account under the federal CARES Act.

Despite the split trials, prosecutors argued that the two charges were interconnected, as Mosby’s actions were linked to the purchase of luxury properties in Florida.

The 4th Circuit's decision to reverse Mosby’s mortgage fraud conviction was based on a finding that the district court’s venue instruction was excessively broad. Judge Paul Niemeyer, in a concurring opinion, expressed that he would have upheld the original judgment regarding venue.

It remains uncertain whether Mosby will pursue an en banc review from the full 4th Circuit. Mosby, who served two terms as Baltimore’s top prosecutor, has previously sought a presidential pardon and has retained her law license during the appeal process.

Reported by HarborBeat based on Maryland Daily Record (source).