Former Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby found guilty on 2 counts of perjury
Former Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby has been found guilty of two counts of perjury. The verdict was delivered by a federal jury on Thursday, November 10th, after hours of deliberation. Mosby, who served as the top prosecutor in Baltimore, was accused of lying under oath about her finances during the pandemic and purchasing two luxury properties.
The trial began on Monday, November 7th, and saw Mosby facing charges of perjury and obstruction of justice. The prosecution argued that Mosby had lied about her finances and purchased the properties with the help of a friend, who had been given a job in the prosecutor’s office. Mosby denied the charges, stating that she had not lied and that the purchases were made with her own money.
The jury ultimately found Mosby guilty on both counts of perjury, which carry a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison each. U.S. District Judge Lydia K. Griggsby will determine Mosby’s sentence at a later date.
Fallout from the conviction
The conviction of Marilyn Mosby has sent shockwaves through the legal community in Baltimore. Mosby, who was once seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party, has been a controversial figure in the city since taking office in 2015. She gained national attention for her decision to charge six police officers in the death of Freddie Gray, a young black man who died in police custody in 2015.
The conviction has also raised questions about the future of the prosecutor’s office in Baltimore. Mosby resigned from her position in 2022 amid mounting criticism over her handling of the Gray case and other issues. Her replacement, Patricia Jessamy, has faced criticism from some quarters for her handling of cases and her perceived lack of transparency.
The fallout from Mosby’s conviction is likely to be felt for some time in Baltimore. The city has struggled with high levels of crime and violence in recent years, and the prosecutor’s office has been seen as a key player in efforts to combat these issues. The conviction of Mosby, who was once seen as a champion of criminal justice reform, has raised questions about the future of these efforts and the role of the prosecutor’s office in the city.
