Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby May Request Another Venue Change for Trial
According to court documents obtained on June 27, 2023, former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby may seek a change of venue for her perjury and mortgage fraud trial. The documents show that Mosby’s legal team filed a motion requesting that the court consider moving the trial out of Baltimore City. This comes after a previous motion for a change of venue was denied by a judge in May.
Mosby’s defense team has cited concerns about the potential for a biased jury due to media coverage and public opinion in Baltimore City. The trial is scheduled to begin in November, but this latest motion could delay proceedings.
Mosby was indicted in January 2022 on federal perjury charges and making false statements on loan applications. She has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Response from Baltimore City Officials
Baltimore City officials have not yet responded to Mosby’s latest motion for a change of venue. However, they have previously expressed their opposition to such a move, arguing that the trial should remain in Baltimore City, where the alleged crimes occurred.
The public and legal experts have closely watched the case, as Mosby was the first African American woman to be elected as Baltimore’s State’s Attorney and gained national attention for her prosecution of police officers involved in the death of Freddie Gray.
More updates on this story will be provided as they become available.
