Major Controversies Surrounding Marilyn Mosby: A Detailed Timeline

A closer look at the most debated and controversial moments involving Marilyn Mosby.

Marilyn Mosby is a former American politician and lawyer who served as the State's Attorney of Baltimore from 2015 to 2023, becoming the youngest state prosecutor for a major U.S. city. She rose to national prominence following the death of Freddie Gray in 2015. Mosby led the investigation into Gray's death and controversially prosecuted the involved police officers for murder; however, none of the officers were convicted. Mosby was later convicted on federal charges of perjury and making false mortgage applications.

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2014: Unpaid Federal Taxes

In October 2020, a $45,000 federal tax lien was filed against the property of Marilyn Mosby and her husband Nick for unpaid federal taxes from 2014.

May 4, 2015: Criticism from Alan Dershowitz

On May 4, 2015, Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz said that he believed Marilyn Mosby overcharged the officers in an attempt to satisfy protesters and prevent further disturbances in Freddie Gray's case.

May 21, 2015: Grand Jury Indictment of Officers

On May 21, 2015, a grand jury indicted the officers on most of the original charges filed by Marilyn Mosby in the Freddie Gray case.

December 2015: Mistrial in William Porter Case

In December 2015, the first trial of the officers in the Freddie Gray case, that of William Porter, resulted in a hung jury, and the judge declared a mistrial.

2015: Elected State's Attorney and Freddie Gray Case

In 2015, Marilyn Mosby became the State's Attorney of Baltimore and gained national attention following the death of Freddie Gray. She led the investigation and prosecution of the police officers involved in Gray's arrest and transport.

2015: Charges Filed in Freddie Gray Case

In 2015, Marilyn Mosby charged six police officers with various crimes, including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter, in connection with the death of Freddie Gray.

2015: Unpaid Federal Taxes

In October 2020, a $45,000 federal tax lien was filed against the property of Marilyn Mosby and her husband Nick for unpaid federal taxes from 2015.

May 11, 2016: Acquittal of Officer Edward Nero

On May 11, 2016, the trial of Officer Edward Nero in the Freddie Gray case ended with his acquittal on all charges, leading to criticism of Marilyn Mosby.

June 23, 2016: Acquittal of Officer Goodson

On June 23, 2016, the trial of Officer Goodson ended with his acquittal on all counts in the Freddie Gray case, leading to further complaints against Marilyn Mosby.

2016: Unpaid Federal Taxes

In October 2020, a $45,000 federal tax lien was filed against the property of Marilyn Mosby and her husband Nick for unpaid federal taxes from 2016.

May 2018: Lawsuit Blocked

In May 2018, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals blocked a lawsuit from five of the six police officers charged by Marilyn Mosby in the Freddie Gray case.

November 2018: Supreme Court Denies Appeal

In November 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the officers' appeal in the lawsuit against Marilyn Mosby.

2018: Speaking Engagements and Private Businesses

In 2018, Marilyn Mosby faced questions about her frequent speaking engagements and private businesses.

2019: Speaking Engagements and Private Businesses

In 2019, Marilyn Mosby faced questions about her frequent speaking engagements and private businesses.

October 2020: Federal Tax Lien Filed

In October 2020, a $45,000 federal tax lien was filed against the property of Marilyn Mosby and her husband Nick for three years of unpaid federal taxes (2014, 2015, and 2016).

May 2021: Complaint Filed Against WBFF

In May 2021, Marilyn Mosby's office filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) against Baltimore television station WBFF, alleging biased coverage.

January 13, 2022: Federal Indictment on Perjury Charges

On January 13, 2022, Marilyn Mosby was indicted by a federal grand jury on perjury charges, alleging she falsely claimed COVID-19-related financial hardship.

February 4, 2022: Mosby Pleads Not Guilty

On February 4, 2022, Marilyn Mosby pleaded not guilty to the perjury charges.

January 2023: Declared Indigent

In January 2023, Marilyn Mosby was declared indigent and assigned a public defender to represent her.

March 2023: Trial Scheduled

Marilyn Mosby's trial was scheduled to begin in March 2023, but in January, her defense team was permitted to withdraw, resulting in further delays.

November 9, 2023: Conviction on Perjury Charges

On November 9, 2023, Marilyn Mosby was convicted on perjury charges related to financially exploiting a COVID-19 pandemic relief program.

February 6, 2024: Conviction on Fraud Charges

On February 6, 2024, Marilyn Mosby was convicted on fraud charges related to mortgage fraud committed when purchasing properties in Florida.

February 2024: Motion to Acquit Filed

In February 2024, Marilyn Mosby's defense counsel filed a motion to acquit, contending that the mortgage fraud did not happen in Maryland.

February 16, 2024: Motion to Acquit Rejected and Passport Surrender Ordered

On February 16, 2024, the judge upheld Marilyn Mosby's mortgage fraud conviction and rejected her motion to acquit. She was also ordered to surrender her passport ahead of sentencing.

May 2024: Mosby requests pardon from President Biden during MSNBC interview

In May 2024, Marilyn Mosby appeared on MSNBC's The ReidOut, proclaiming her innocence and urging President Joe Biden to pardon her. Mosby claimed she was "politically targeted" and stated the legal proceedings had negatively impacted her psychologically, professionally, spiritually, and financially.

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May 23, 2024: Mosby sentenced to home confinement

On May 23, 2024, Marilyn Mosby avoided prison time for mortgage fraud and perjury. She was sentenced to 12 months of home confinement, 100 hours of community service, and three years of supervised release due to her convictions.