Former Baltimore Prosecutor Marilyn Mosby Convicted of Lying on Mortgage Application
Federal Jury Finds Mosby Guilty in Lengthy Trial
Mosby was once seen as a rising star in Democratic politics, but her conviction is a major setback for her career
Marilyn Mosby, the former Baltimore prosecutor who rose to national prominence for charging police officers in connection with the death of Freddie Gray, was convicted of perjury and other charges by a federal jury on Tuesday.
Mosby, 42, was found guilty of lying on a mortgage application in 2021 to obtain a favorable interest rate on a vacation home in Florida. Prosecutors alleged that Mosby falsely claimed on the application that she had not been indicted, though she was facing federal charges at the time.
The conviction is a major setback for Mosby, who once appeared to be a rising star in Democratic politics. She was elected Baltimore's top prosecutor in 2014 and gained national attention for her aggressive pursuit of police officers in connection with the death of Gray, a 25-year-old black man who died in police custody in 2015.
Mosby's conviction is the latest in a series of legal troubles that have plagued her in recent years. In 2021, she was indicted on federal charges alleging perjury and other offenses related to the mortgage application. She is also facing a separate state investigation into her handling of the Gray case.
Mosby has denied any wrongdoing and has vowed to appeal her conviction. In a statement after the verdict, she said she was "disappointed" by the outcome but remained "optimistic" about the future.
Mosby's conviction is a reminder of the high stakes involved in public service. As elected officials, prosecutors have a duty to uphold the law and serve the public interest. Mosby's failure to do so has not only damaged her own career but also eroded the public's trust in the criminal justice system.
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