Marilyn Mosby Proposes Curfew Over Home Detention Post-Conviction Dilemma

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Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, convicted of perjury and mortgage fraud, seeks to replace home detention with a curfew to accommodate her new job responsibilities.

At a Glance

Mosby was convicted of perjury and mortgage fraud, sentenced to 12 months of home detention
She requests a change to a nightly curfew to allow for her new job as Director of Global Strategic Planning
The proposed curfew would permit her to leave home from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
U.S. Attorney’s Office and U.S. Probation Office oppose the request
Judge’s decision on the modification is pending

Mosby’s Request for Detention Modification

Marilyn Mosby, the former Baltimore City State’s Attorney, is seeking to modify her federal home detention conditions to a nightly curfew. This request comes in the wake of her conviction on two counts of perjury and one count of false statement on a home mortgage application. Mosby, who began serving her 12-month home detention sentence in June, argues that the current restrictions severely impede her ability to perform her new job duties effectively.

The crux of Mosby’s argument lies in her recent employment as Director of Global Strategic Planning for a California-based company. This position reportedly requires routine travel within Maryland, a requirement that conflicts with her current home detention conditions, which include 24-hour electronic monitoring. Her legal team contends that without the ability to move freely within the state, Mosby’s job performance will be significantly hindered.

Marilyn Mosby's defense is asking a judge to end home detention and replace it with a curfew, while still on electric monitoring, due to a new job. https://t.co/hViCc8plAK pic.twitter.com/mNFIR2idjU

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Proposed Curfew and Opposition

In lieu of home detention, Mosby’s attorneys have proposed a curfew that would allow her to leave her residence from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. This modification, they argue, would enable Mosby to fulfill her professional obligations while still adhering to the court’s sentencing requirements. However, this request has met with opposition from both the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Probation Office, signaling potential hurdles in Mosby’s bid for increased freedom of movement.

“Without the ability to freely travel within Maryland, Ms. Mosby will be severely hindered from doing her job effectively,” argued her counsel.

The prosecution’s stance against the modification underscores the seriousness of Mosby’s convictions and raises questions about the appropriateness of easing restrictions on a recently convicted former public official. The judge’s pending decision will likely weigh the competing interests of punishment, rehabilitation, and practical considerations surrounding Mosby’s employment.

Controversy Surrounding Job Change and Travel

Adding to the complexity of the situation, Mosby has faced allegations of violating her release terms by not providing proper notice of a change in her work status. Reports indicate that she traveled to California for job training while on home detention, a move that has drawn scrutiny from authorities overseeing her case. Mosby denies these allegations, maintaining that she has adhered to the conditions of her release.

The controversy surrounding Mosby’s case extends beyond her current request for modification. Her convictions followed a lengthy legal process that began with her federal indictment during her tenure as Baltimore City’s State Attorney, a high-profile position that placed her actions under intense public scrutiny. The outcome of her request to change detention conditions will likely be closely watched by both supporters and critics alike.

As the judge deliberates on Mosby’s request, the case continues to highlight the challenges faced by public officials who find themselves on the wrong side of the law. The decision will not only impact Mosby’s immediate future but may also set precedents for how the justice system balances punishment with practical considerations for convicted individuals seeking to maintain employment.