May 24th 2024.
Marilyn Mosby, the former top prosecutor of Baltimore, has recently received her sentence for her involvement in mortgage fraud and perjury charges. Instead of facing jail time, she has been sentenced to one year of house arrest, 100 hours of community service, and three years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on May 23.
After the sentencing, Mosby expressed her gratitude to her supporters and the judge. She was relieved to be able to return home to her children, and she believed that God had played a role in the judge's decision. At 44 years old, Mosby had been charged and found guilty in November 2023 for lying about her finances during the COVID-19 pandemic. She was also found guilty again in February 2024 for fraudulently claiming money that belonged to her while closing on a condo in Florida. Despite maintaining her innocence, Mosby chose not to address Judge Griggsby, who remarked that it was a sad day for Mosby and her family.
The judge went on to say that it was also a sad day for the city of Baltimore. She stated that Mosby had displayed a pattern of dishonesty while serving in a public office. However, since Mosby's actions did not involve taxpayer money, Judge Griggsby opted for a lighter sentence than the recommended 20 months in prison. She also questioned the existence of any victims in this case, to which Assistant U.S. Attorney Sean Delaney replied that this was not an embezzlement case.
One of the factors that influenced the judge's decision was the separation between Mosby and her two young daughters. This weighed heavily on her, as she understood the importance of a mother's presence in a child's life. Mosby had gained significant attention in 2015 when she charged six police officers in connection with the death of Freddie Gray. She had the support of civil rights leaders, including the NAACP, the National Council of Negro Women, and the National Urban League, who wrote a letter to President Joe Biden requesting her pardon. NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson stated that Mosby was only guilty of wanting to provide a better life for her family. He also acknowledged that as Black women rise to positions of power, there are forces that seek to undermine their progress.
During an interview with Joy-Ann Reid on MSNBC's The Reid Out, Mosby revealed that she believed she was targeted. She described the four-year-long investigation into her life, the subpoenas issued to black churches before her reelection, and the attempts to break her psychologically, professionally, spiritually, and financially. She felt like she had lost everything.
However, there may still be some hope for Mosby. Along with her sentence, she has been ordered to forfeit 90% of her interests in the Longboat Key, Florida condo, and the property will be seized according to a preliminary order. If the property sells, Mosby could potentially receive up to $47,600 plus 10% of the home's appreciation value. While the future may seem uncertain for Mosby, she is grateful to be able to return home to her children and continue to fight for justice.
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