Staff Reports
Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, best known for her prosecution of six police officers involved in the death of Freddie Gray in 2015, has been sentenced to time served, three years of supervised release, and one year of home confinement for perjury and mortgage fraud. Her sentencing hearing began Thursday, and she was convicted of lying in her financial documents during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to access retirement funds.
Mosby and her defenders claim the charges were politically motivated, suggesting she is being prosecuted for her actions around the Freddie Gray case. Her steadfastness in denying any wrongdoing has been used by prosecutors as evidence that she deserves a harsher sentence, as she hasn’t shown remorse, according to Assistant U.S. Attorney Sean Delaney.
#BREAKING: Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby was sentenced to time served, three years of supervised release, and one year of home confinement for perjury and mortgage fraud.https://t.co/rBRnadZRMO
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) May 23, 2024
Progressive Democrats have urged President Biden to pardon Mosby, though the White House has remained quiet about any plans to do so. While some may be seeking a pardon for Mosby, it’s important to remember that she was convicted of perjury and mortgage fraud, which are serious offenses. The Department of Justice has a thorough and deliberative process for considering pardon requests, and it’s not appropriate for the White House to comment on specific cases.
Mosby’s prosecution of six police officers ended with mixed results, as three were cleared and she dropped charges against the rest. Although the case led to large riots across Baltimore, it’s crucial to remember the importance of upholding the law and holding individuals accountable for their actions.
