A petition is calling on President Joe Biden to grant a full pardon to former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who is facing 40 years in federal prison when she’s sentenced next month on fraud charges.
The petition has already netted more than 2,700 of the 3,000 signatures its organizers aimed for, with backing from notable figures like the National Congress of Black Women’s E. Faye Williams.
Petitioners claim the Department of Justice (DOJ) has sought to make an example of Mosby, a progressive prosecutor known for championing change in communities of color. According to the petition, rather than focusing on pressing issues like the Tulsa Race Massacre, DEI attacks, or hate crimes, the DOJ’s pursuit of Mosby and other elected officials has been criticized as a distraction from more significant concerns.
A federal jury in February convicted Mosby, 44, on the federal charge of making a false mortgage application when she was Baltimore City State’s Attorney, relating to the purchase of a condominium in Long Boat Key, Florida. The jury acquitted her of making a false mortgage application to purchase a home in Kissimmee, Florida.
Prosecutors allege that Mosby made a false statement on an application for a $428,400 mortgage to purchase a condominium in Long Boat Key, and, as part of the application, she falsely stated that she had received a $5,000 gift from her husband for the property. The DOJ said Mosby made the false claim to secure a lower interest rate. They said her husband did not give her the $5,000; instead, she transferred $5,000 to him, and he then moved the $5,000 back to her.
Mosby’s record as a prosecutor is lauded in the petition, which highlights her groundbreaking achievements. As the youngest chief prosecutor of any major U.S. city in 2014, Mosby introduced innovative programs offering alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent drug offenders and initiated one of the nation’s few Youth and Prevention departments.
However, prosecutors also won a perjury conviction against Mosby for withdrawing funds from her retirement account, an action her supporters argued that several other Baltimore City employees also took during the pandemic without facing prosecution. Further, Mosby’s supporters say the charges against her are unjust, particularly compared to the DOJ’s typical pursuit of cases involving much more significant sums.
The petition also highlights the role of federal prosecutor Leo Wise in targeting Mosby. The petitioners’ said Wise is known for his history of profiling and pursuing Black elected officials, and his involvement in Mosby’s case is suspect. The petitions also argue that Mosby’s confrontation with the twice-impeached and four-times indicted former President Trump over potential federal agent deployments to Baltimore following George Floyd’s murder is a catalyst for the subsequent federal investigation against her.
The petition invokes Article II, Section 2 of the United States Constitution, which empowers the president to grant pardons. Advocates argue that it’s time for Biden to rectify perceived injustices, particularly those stemming from the previous administration’s DOJ.
White House officials did not return messages about the matter this week.
If I did what Mosby did..I’d be going to jail
So, no..no presidential pardon. Baltimore has to get rid of all those people who have done wrong..just because they have all kinds of money, is no excuse.
This needs to happen. Marilyn has been a target since she prosecuted cops who murdered Freddie Gray. These so called crimes have been committed by white folks for years without anyone blinking an eye!
I’ve no doubt that Biden, will grant this petition. The old saying: “Birds of a feather, flock together”. And we wonder what’s wrong with society.
There are other politicians who have engaged in real crimes and never been prosecuted. Ms. Moseby used her own money; even though still illegal should be given no more thana fine!
Thanks, Ms. Brown_ We need more public education on this and other issues in our communities As a member of ” Warrior Queens for Marilyn Mosby”, we urge support for Ms.as a woman,.Also,Please can you inform the community about voting rights for formerly incarcerated. Many don’t know.
Mosby is a lawyer. She knew what she was doing was wrong, and still won’t admit to her own mistakes; I am disgusted that this is characterized as racial profiling. Public officials who act as though they are above the law need to take responsibility for their actions & lapses.
I believe thst Ms. Mosby has been targeted and after all the work she has done, as a prosecuted and gluten for justice. She should be pardoned. Charges should never have been brought. After all. The three policemen who murdered Mr. Gray were set free and should still be in prison. Let her go.
We all know what the “Real” deal is. She’s being railroaded because of interactions with Trump. If he doesn’t like you, or if something you do, is not to his liking, he’ll make it difficult for you one way or another. It’s been done time after time where Trump, and his cronies get away with the crimes they commit/committed. Go figure!