Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s mortgage fraud conviction formally dismissed

Federal prosecutors have formally dismissed former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s mortgage fraud conviction after deciding not to pursue a retrial. A federal appeals court overturned the conviction in July 2025, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Maryland filed a consent motion confirming it would not retry the case.

Mosby said in a statement the conviction was “rightfully reversed and vacated,” calling the dismissal a long‑awaited end to a difficult chapter. She added that she remained grateful for her legal team’s work and continued to stand by her innocence.

Appeals Court Vacated Earlier Ruling

The mortgage fraud case centered on a $5,000 gift letter Mosby used while purchasing a Florida condominium in 2021. Prosecutors argued she misrepresented the source of the funds to secure a lower interest rate. However, the Fourth Circuit ruled that the jury received flawed instructions about venue, vacating the conviction and the related forfeiture order.

Additionally, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Mosby’s appeal earlier this month, leaving her two perjury convictions in place. Those convictions stemmed from withdrawals from her city retirement account during the COVID‑19 pandemic.

Mortgage Fraud Dismissal Allows Mosby to Keep Florida Home

Because prosecutors dropped the mortgage fraud charge, Mosby will retain the Florida vacation home at the center of the case. Property records show she purchased the condo in 2021 and used retirement funds to make down payments on two Florida properties.

Mosby completed one year of home detention and three years of supervised release following her 2024 sentencing. The dismissal now removes the mortgage fraud count from her record, though her perjury convictions remain.

Mosby Says She Will Continue Fighting

Mosby said she will continue working to protect her law license, arguing that the case was politically motivated. She emphasized her resilience, stating she remains “unequivocally” committed to clearing her name.