Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby has formally requested a federal judge to replace her current home detention with a nightly curfew.
Her legal team argues the modification is necessary for her new job that requires routine travel throughout Maryland.
In a motion filed on Friday, Mosby’s federal public defenders sought permission for a curfew that would allow her to travel within the state without prior approval between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m., including weekends.
The attorneys contended that the inability to travel freely would impede Mosby’s effectiveness in her new role.
Mosby, who began a position as director of global strategic planning with a California-based company specializing in mental health, substance abuse, and transitional housing facilities, was convicted of perjury and mortgage fraud earlier this year.
Her new job requires her to engage in routine travel, making the current terms of her home confinement impractical for her employment needs.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Probation Office for the District of Maryland opposed Mosby’s request, citing concerns regarding her compliance with probation conditions. Specifically, they noted outstanding community service hours and issues regarding communication with probation officials.
The federal entities argue that her probation conditions should remain unchanged until she demonstrates sustained employment.
Federal Public Defender James Wyda and co-counsel Paresh S. Patel argued that the requested curfew is vital for Mosby to fulfill the “at least 30 hours” of work required under her supervised release. They emphasized the importance of her ability to pay bills and support her family after enduring significant financial challenges stemming from her prosecution.
“Failing to reduce her hours of home detention will jeopardize her employment, her livelihood, and her family’s well-being,” they wrote in the motion.
Mosby, who was sentenced to a year of home confinement and three years of supervised release, has also been ordered to forfeit her Florida condo and complete 100 hours of community service during her probation.
She is currently appealing her convictions, asserting that they stemmed from an “ill-advised and ill-conceived” prosecution and seeking to overturn them based on alleged trial flaws.
Since beginning her home detention on June 20, Mosby has filed several legal motions regarding travel permissions. Although a recent request for travel to California for employment purposes was granted, a related request to attend staff dinners was denied.
In their motion, Mosby’s attorneys maintained that travel is essential for her new position, which involves evaluating facilities and establishing partnerships with community stakeholders.
They argued that requiring advance approval for each work-related travel request would create logistical challenges and hinder her ability to perform her duties effectively.
Under the current terms of her supervised release, Mosby is permitted to leave her residence for specific activities, including employment, but must provide a detailed travel schedule one week in advance.
Her legal team argues that streamlining the approval process is crucial for her to fulfill her employment responsibilities without unnecessary complications.
