Marilyn J. Mosby Sentenced for False Statement Charge
44-year-old Former Baltimore States Attorney Receives Home Confinement
A federal judge has sentenced Marilyn J. Mosby, the former top prosecutor for Baltimore, to time served and 12 months of home confinement. Mosby, 44, was convicted in March on the federal charge of making a false statement on a loan application.
Case Background
The charges against Mosby stem from a 2020 mortgage application in which she allegedly lied about her financial situation. Mosby claimed that she had not received any income from outside sources when, in fact, she had received a $90,000 withdrawal from her city council retirement account.
Sentencing
Mosby faced a maximum sentence of five years in prison. However, U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsy sentenced her to time served and 12 months of home confinement, citing Mosby's "significant" public service and the absence of any prior criminal record.
"I recognize the harm that you have caused," Griggsy said to Mosby, "but I also recognize the good that you have done."
Reaction
Mosby's defense attorney, A. Scott Bolden, said that he was "disappointed" with the sentence but respected the judge's decision. Mosby herself did not speak at the sentencing hearing.
The sentence comes after a tumultuous period for Mosby, who was once seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party. She was elected Baltimore's State's Attorney in 2014 and quickly became known for her progressive policies, including a pledge to end cash bail.
However, Mosby's tenure was also marked by controversy. She was criticized for her handling of several high-profile cases, including the death of Freddie Gray, a Black man who died in police custody in 2015. Mosby also faced scrutiny for her travel expenses and her husband's business dealings.
The conviction and sentencing of Marilyn J. Mosby have sent shockwaves through Baltimore and beyond. It remains to be seen how this case will impact her legacy and the future of criminal justice in the city.
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