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Protesters defend Marilyn Mosby amid reported complaint by Baltimore State’s Attorney
Supporters of former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby held a protest outside the State’s Attorney’s Office on July 18, denouncing what they view as a political attempt to discredit her and revoke her law license.
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Supporters honor Marilyn Mosby at Baltimore dinner
Supporters gathered in Baltimore on June 27 to honor Marilyn Mosby with a celebratory dinner recognizing her resilience through recent legal battles. The event, filled with heartfelt speeches and performances, underscored continued community support for Mosby, especially for her actions during the Freddie Gray case and her ongoing fight for justice.
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Marilyn Mosby completes her year-long home detention
As of June 20, former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby has completed her one-year home detention sentence. Convicted of two counts of perjury and one count of mortgage fraud, Mosby was also sentenced to 100 hours of community service and three years of supervised release. A court filing now indicates that U.S. Probation may seek early termination of her remaining supervision. Speaking at the State of the People’s National Assembly on the day her sentence ended, Mosby declared her intent to continue advocating for change and rebuilding her life for the sake of her two daughters.
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State of the People tour set to stop in Baltimore on Juneteenth
By Elijah QuallsAFRO Intern The State of the People National Assembly is coming to Baltimore to provide the framework for Black policy advocacy, impactful intergenerational leadership, and community empowerment. This National Assembly on June 19 will be the final stop of their State of the People POWER Tour. It is no coincidence that this tour […]
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Wreath laying ceremony honors Freddie Gray 10 years after brutal death
By Alexis TaylorAFRO Managing Editor Local officials, residents, family members and friends came together April 19 to honor the life of Freddie Gray exactly 10 years to the date of his 2015 death. With Gray’s eyes piercing through a mural in the background, Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott and family attorney William “Billy” Murphy” […]
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Baltimore residents reflect on death of Freddie Gray
Ten years after Freddie Gray’s death, Baltimore still bears the scars. A fatal ride in a Baltimore police van sparked national outrage and a reckoning with systemic injustice. Today, residents reflect on the pain that lingers, the justice that never came, and the urgent need for lasting change.
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Commentary: Affordable housing won’t save Baltimore—but economic justice might
Chrissy M. Thornton serves as president and CEO of Associated Black Charities. This week, she critiques the choice of former President Biden to not pardon Marilyn Mosby.
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While Biden rights wrongs, Marilyn Mosby’s legacy is overlooked
Marilyn Mosby, a key advocate for ending the war on drugs, was overlooked by President Biden for a pardon, despite her significant contributions to drug reform and her courageous stance against prosecution of drug possession.
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Commentary: Why Biden’s refusal to pardon Marilyn Mosby is a disservice to justice
Former President Joe Biden did not pardon Marilyn Mosby, the former State’s Attorney of Baltimore, despite her legal battles and public support, while he pardoned his son Hunter Biden, highlighting a systemic disregard for Black women in positions of power.
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The case for a presidential pardon for Marilyn Mosby
President Biden is urged to grant Marilyn Mosby a presidential pardon to ensure that the principles of fairness and equality under the law remain intact, as her prosecution has raised serious questions about selective prosecution and political retribution.
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Civil rights advocates, lawmakers urge President Biden to pardon Marilyn Mosby
Civil rights advocates and congressional lawmakers are urging President Joe Biden to pardon former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who is currently under house arrest following her convictions in federal cases earlier this year.