Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby Ordered to Forfeit Florida Home in Sentencing

A federal judge has ruled that former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby must forfeit her vacation home in Florida following convictions for perjury and mortgage fraud. The decision, made by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby, is a result of Mosby’s actions in improperly accessing retirement funds and providing false information on a home mortgage application.

Mosby withdrew $90,000 from the city’s Deferred Compensation Plan under false pretenses, seeking to use the funds for personal expenses while misrepresenting her financial situation. Additionally, she submitted a fraudulent $5,000 gift letter during a mortgage application process, a move that allowed her to secure the loan for the property.

During the sentencing hearing, prosecutors maintained that Mosby’s deceptive actions enabled her to obtain benefits she was not entitled to, impacting the public trust. Griggsby agreed with the prosecution, emphasizing that the mortgage loan approval was obtained under false pretenses due to the fabricated financial documents provided by Mosby.

The ruling entailed that while Mosby would have to forfeit the Florida property, she could retain the appreciated value of the initial down payment she had made. The house, originally purchased for $428,000, is now estimated to be worth $886,000 according to Redfin.

Mosby, who has been a prominent figure in Baltimore politics, has faced a tumultuous legal battle, with the defense advocating for a sentence of probation rather than jail time. In a bid for a Presidential pardon, Mosby’s case has garnered national attention, with support from entities like the Congressional Black Caucus and civil rights attorney Ben Crump.

The sentencing proceedings, held in Greenbelt, shed light on the consequences of public officials engaging in fraudulent activities and the potential repercussions they face for violating the law.