*A federal appeals court in Richmond, Virginia, has reversed the mortgage fraud conviction of Marilyn Mosby, former Baltimore City State’s Attorney, while affirming her perjury convictions.
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 decision, found fault with the trial’s jury instructions, granting Mosby a partial victory. She expressed optimism about the appeal process on the Native Land Pod, stating, “We feel really great about the appeal.”
The mortgage fraud case centered on a letter from Mosby’s then-husband, Nick Mosby, in which he promised to “gift” her $5,000 to secure a mortgage for a Longboat Key, Florida condo. Prosecutors argued the funds originated from Mosby herself, not her husband. However, the appeals court criticized Judge Lydia K. Griggsby’s jury instruction as “overbroad,” noting it incorrectly suggested jurors could convict without proving an act occurred in Maryland.
The court stated, “there is no direct evidence in the record specifying that [Mosby] transmitted the gift letter to her mortgage lender from the District of Maryland.” This error led to the reversal, allowing Mosby to retain her Florida property, which the government sought to seize.
Mosby’s perjury convictions, however, remain intact. These stem from false claims of financial hardship due to COVID-19, enabling penalty-free withdrawals from her retirement account despite her substantial income as the state’s attorney.
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Reflecting on the ordeal, Mosby told Native Land Pod, “They tried to break me on so many different levels and make an example out of me for what I stood for.” She described profound personal losses, including her marriage, career, and home, saying, “I lost everything.”
Mosby was previously sentenced to time served, 12 months of home confinement, and 100 hours of community service. She continues to assert her innocence, claiming the charges were politically motivated.
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