Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s legal troubles continue as she was convicted on two counts of perjury by a federal jury on Thursday. The verdict comes after Mosby falsely claimed financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to withdraw money from the city’s retirement fund.
The federal jury’s decision was announced by prosecutors, who respect and remain committed to upholding the rule of law. This conviction is a significant blow to Mosby’s career, as she now faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison for each of the two perjury counts. U.S. District Judge Lydia K. Griggsby has yet to schedule a sentencing hearing.
Mosby initially pleaded not guilty to the charges, which allege that she falsely claimed financial hardship in 2020 in order to withdraw $90,000 from her retirement accounts. Prosecutors say that she then used this money to make down payments on two vacation properties in Florida. This action was a violation of her duties as a public servant and a betrayal of the trust placed in her by the citizens of Baltimore.
BREAKING🚨: Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby has been found GUILTY on two federal counts of perjury. pic.twitter.com/WaLH1Qxucy
— Officer Lew (@officer_Lew) November 9, 2023
Mosby’s legal troubles have not gone unnoticed by the public. In July 2022, she lost her re-election bid to defense attorney Ivan Bates. This conviction only solidifies the sentiment that Baltimore residents no longer trust her to serve as their State’s Attorney.
Adding insult to injury, it was revealed that Mosby received her full salary of $247,955.58 in 2020, the same year she claimed financial hardship and withdrew money from her retirement accounts. This raises questions about her motivation for making false claims and raises concerns about her integrity and honesty.
The trial was further delayed in February after Mosby’s entire defense team abruptly quit. This left her without legal counsel for some time, signaling the severity and complexity of her legal situation. Despite these setbacks, Mosby remained confident and maintained her innocence throughout the trial.
Marilyn Mosby, former Baltimore prosecutor, has been convicted of federal perjury for falsely claiming to suffer from financial hardships to access $90,000 from retirement funds that she later used to buy two homes in Florida.https://t.co/aIF6dUIUwm
— ProfessorBlackTruth (@ProfBlacktruth) November 10, 2023
Following the verdict, Mosby walked out of the federal courthouse in Greenbelt, Maryland, simply stating, “I’m blessed,” according to FOX 45. However, the future for Mosby looks bleak as she still faces two counts of making false mortgage applications in a pending federal case. These charges are related to the purchase of two Florida vacation homes and carry a maximum prison sentence of 30 years for each count.
In conclusion, Marilyn Mosby’s perjury convictions are a serious blow to her career and reputation. As a public servant, she was expected to uphold the law and maintain the trust of the public. Instead, she chose to abuse her position for personal gain, which has resulted in consequences that will greatly impact her future and legacy.
