Supreme Court Rejected Appeal from Marilyn Mosby

The high court declined to hear an appeal from the former Baltimore prosecutor regarding her fraud convictions.

Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Criminal Justice

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The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal of former Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby. Mosby was previously convicted of two counts of perjury and one count of making a false statement on a loan application.

Why it matters

This decision solidifies the appellate court's earlier ruling and brings a conclusion to Mosby's legal challenge. It marks a definitive end to her efforts to overturn convictions stemming from her time in public office.

The U.S. Supreme Court's action leaves in place the 2025 decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, which upheld her perjury convictions. Mosby remains under a sentence of three years of supervised release as ordered by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby.

The players

Marilyn Mosby

She is the former Baltimore State's Attorney who served in the office from 2015 to 2023.

Lydia Kay Griggsby

She is the U.S. District Court judge who sentenced Mosby to three years of supervised release.

The details

Mosby was found guilty of lying on loan application forms and falsely claiming her husband gifted her $5,000 to purchase vacation properties in Kissimmee and Longboat Key, Florida. She had utilized a provision within the CARES Act to withdraw $90,000 from a retirement account in 2020.

Mosby served as Baltimore State's Attorney from 2015 to 2023.
In 2020, Mosby withdrew $90,000 from a retirement account.
The 4th Circuit Court upheld the perjury convictions in 2025.
The Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal on October 5, 2026.

Legal Context

This case mirrors broader trends in the prosecution of public officials for financial misconduct in federal courts. It follows a pattern set by the CARES Act, where pandemic-era relief provisions were scrutinized during federal fraud investigations.

The conclusion of this case ends a lengthy legal process that has dominated the local political landscape in Baltimore. It serves as a reminder to the public regarding the stringent application of federal loan application requirements for local officials.

The takeaway

This case illustrates the significant personal and professional consequences of financial reporting errors for elected officials. Residents should be aware that retirement withdrawal provisions often carry strict eligibility requirements under federal law.