Former Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby convicted of fraud, seeks help from Biden through an appeal. Baltimore’s former top prosecutor, Marilyn Mosby, is seeking a pardon from the White House ahead of her sentencing for perjury and mortgage fraud convictions. Mosby, who was a vocal advocate for police accountability and transparency, is requesting probation, while prosecutors are seeking a 20-month prison sentence.
Mosby’s pardon application is being backed by the Congressional Black Caucus, which wrote a letter to President Biden advocating for her cause. The application states that Mosby does not express remorse or regret, as she believes justice was not served and was denied.
Mosby, 44, was convicted in February of mortgage fraud and in November of two counts of perjury. She lost her bid for re-election in 2022 after being indicted. During her trial, she claimed she did not intentionally lie on mortgage applications, but her failure to disclose debt contributed to the mortgage fraud charges.
“As a nation that leads by example, our justice system must not be weaponized to prevent progress toward a more perfect union,” wrote U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., who chairs the caucus.
The White House has declined to comment on the matter, citing the pardon application process. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated, “I have not had an opportunity to speak to the president about this… This is a Department of Justice process. We respect that process here.”
Mosby’s case has sparked controversy, with some arguing that she is being unfairly targeted. Her supporters believe she was a champion for justice and accountability, and her convictions are a result of political persecution. They point to her efforts to reform the criminal justice system and hold police officers accountable for misconduct.
Mosby’s advocacy for police accountability and transparency was a significant aspect of her tenure as state’s attorney. She was a vocal critic of police brutality and worked to implement reforms aimed at reducing mass incarceration and addressing racial disparities in the criminal justice system.
Her supporters argue that her convictions are a result of a politically motivated attack on her efforts to bring about change. They point to the fact that she was indicted and convicted by a federal jury, which they believe was biased against her.
On the other hand, prosecutors argue that Mosby’s actions were criminal and deserving of punishment. They point to the fact that she lied on mortgage applications and falsely claimed financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic to withdraw money from the city’s retirement fund.
The maximum penalty for Mosby’s convictions is 40 years. Her sentencing is pending, and it remains to be seen whether the White House will grant her pardon request. If granted, it would be a significant move, as it would essentially overturn the convictions and allow Mosby to
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