Politics & Government
Mosby Asks For 790 'Tainted' Criminal Cases To Be Thrown Out
Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby has identified 790 criminal cases her office said are compromised.
BALTIMORE, MD — The fallout from the Gun Trace Task Force scandal is now affecting hundreds of criminal cases involving the convicted city police officers and those implicated during trial. Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore state’s attorney, has identified 790 criminal cases her office said are compromised as a result of testimony and evidence brought to light during the federal trial against a corrupt group of city police officers.
In a statement, Mosby said:
“Prosecutors are held to an ethical standard of pursuing justice over convictions, and when you have sworn police officers involved in egregious and long-standing criminal activity such as planting guns and drugs, stealing drugs and money, selling drugs, making illegal arrests, and bringing false charges, our legal and ethical obligation in the pursuit of justice, leaves us no other recourse but to “right the wrongs” of unjust convictions associated with corrupt police officers. Police corruption is a hindrance to public safety, puts the lives of hard working and dedicated officers at risk, and limits our ability as prosecutors to deliver justice on behalf of the citizens of Baltimore.”
She had previously told WJZ the fallout could affect thousands of cases, although there’s disagreement on just how poisoned the well could be.
