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Convicted Former State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby Freed After Home Confinement

Mosby, who pleaded guilty to perjury and making false statements on a mortgage application, has exited home confinement after a year; U.S. Probation plans to file to end her supervised release soon.

On June 20, former Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby completed her one-year sentence and was formally released from home detention, according to reports.

Mosby was found guilty on federal charges that included one count of making false statements on a mortgage application and two counts of perjury. She was sentenced to three years of supervised release, with the first year being spent under strict home confinement, instead of going to prison. The judge's decision took into account Mosby's status as a mother and public official, deviating from standard sentencing guidelines that could have involved 12–18 months in prison.

Marilyn Mosby Sentenced to 12 Months Home Detention & 3 Years Supervised Release

Now that confinement requirements are over, the United States Probation plans to request an early termination of her supervised release, according to a defense motion filed on June 16 by her attorneys.

Notably, Mosby was also released from $1,447.23 in monitoring fees related to her electronic ankle bracelet, claiming that her protracted legal battle had caused her financial hardship. Her defense emphasized how she had become impoverished and dependent on federal public defender services, pointing to the loss of savings from credit card debt, unemployment, and legal fees.

Twelve months of home confinement, one hundred hours of community service, and three years of supervised release were required as part of the May 2024 sentencing. Mosby, 44, was facing a sentence that included a 12- to 18-month jail sentence and possible fines. Her passport was turned over during the proceedings. 

The prosecution had advocated for a 20-month jail sentence.

Mosby returns to public life while on a three-year probationary term after her confinement was formally ended. The United State’s Probation office is expected motion could result in her entire sentence ending earlier than expected, allowing for a complete restoration of her rights and the removal of any remaining legal restrictions.

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