Phone calls made by Marilyn Mosby, the Baltimore State's Attorney, regarding COVID relief loans were made public during her perjury trial. The calls, which were recorded and presented as evidence, revealed Mosby's inquiries about accessing emergency withdrawals and loan processes. Prosecutors allege that Mosby's travel business, Mahogany Elite, was a sham and that she never intended to operate it. Mosby's defense argues that she believed she qualified for the relief and followed the guidelines. Mosby was found guilty of two counts of perjury.
Former Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby has been found guilty of two counts of perjury in a federal trial. The jury reached a unanimous verdict, as indicated in a note released by the court. Mosby was indicted on perjury charges for allegedly lying about suffering a financial hardship when withdrawing money from her city retirement account without penalty.
Federal prosecutors have warned Marilyn Mosby, the former top prosecutor, that they would press her on several areas if she takes the stand in her own defense in the federal perjury trial. These areas include improper tax deductions, unsubstantiated charitable donations, and a potential mortgage fraud. The trial has focused on whether Mosby lied about suffering a financial hardship due to the pandemic to gain access to $90,000 in retirement funds and purchase two Florida vacation homes. Defense attorneys argue that Mosby had plans to launch a business called Mahogany Elite Enterprises, but it failed to materialize due to the pandemic.
Closing arguments have begun in the perjury trial of Tim Mapes, former chief of staff to Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan. Mapes is accused of lying to a federal grand jury investigating Madigan and his political operation. Prosecutors argue that Mapes could have been a valuable witness in the corruption investigation but chose to protect his friends by obstructing the process. Mapes faces up to 20 years in prison on the obstruction count. His defense claims that he did his best to provide truthful answers but struggled to remember due to the stress of the grand jury setting.
Closing arguments have begun in the perjury trial of Tim Mapes, former chief of staff to Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan. Mapes is accused of lying to a federal grand jury during the investigation into Madigan and his political operation. Prosecutors argue that Mapes could have been a valuable witness but chose to protect his friends by obstructing the process. Mapes faces up to 20 years in prison for obstruction of justice and up to five years for perjury. The defense claims that Mapes did his best to provide truthful answers but struggled to remember due to the stressful nature of the grand jury setting.
Politics quickly took center stage during the jury selection for the federal perjury trial of Tim Mapes, former top aide to Illinois politician Michael Madigan. Prospective jurors revealed their connections to former state representatives and AT&T, a company involved in a corruption scandal related to Madigan. One potential juror expressed distrust for Madigan and was subsequently dismissed. Mapes is accused of lying to grand jurors to protect Madigan in a corruption case. The trial will continue with opening statements once the jury is selected.
Wayde Byard, former spokesperson for Loudoun County Public Schools, has been found not guilty in a felony perjury trial. Byard had been accused of lying under oath during a previous trial related to a controversial school policy.
