GREENBELT, MARYLAND – Marilyn J. Mosby, 42, of Baltimore, Maryland, was convicted by a federal jury on charges of perjury related to unauthorized withdrawals from the City of Baltimore’s Deferred Compensation Plan. The conviction was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron, along with officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation.
As Baltimore City State’s Attorney, Mosby falsely claimed financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic to make two separate withdrawals of $40,000 and $50,000 from the city’s Deferred Compensation Plan. Evidence presented at trial showed that she did not meet the qualifications for these distributions as defined under the CARES Act. Despite her claims, Mosby had received her full gross salary of $247,955.58 in 2020.
Mosby faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison for each count of perjury. Sentencing has not been scheduled by U.S. District Judge Lydia K. Griggsby.
Additionally, Mosby is facing separate charges in a pending federal case regarding false mortgage applications related to the purchase of two vacation homes in Florida. If convicted of these counts, she could face up to 30 years in federal prison for each charge. Sentences for federal crimes generally fall below the maximum penalties, and a federal district court judge will determine the sentence based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other factors. It is important to note that an indictment is not a finding of guilt, and an individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in subsequent criminal proceedings.