BALTIMORE — State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby says her office won’t be distracted by the federal charges against her, but several of Baltimore’s experienced defense attorneys say they expect the implications will trickle down to line prosecutors they interact with every day and offer opportunities to imply doubt about the office’s credibility.
Some of those familiar with the city’s criminal justice system also say her indictment could strain law enforcement relationships — importantly, collaboration between the city prosecutor’s office and the U.S. attorney’s office — critical to curtailing a staggering rate of violent crime in Baltimore.
In most cases, the implications remain to be determined as the case against Mosby plays out and while jury trials are on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic. Battered by the rigors of a tough job, might Mosby’s prosecutors look for work elsewhere in light of the new complication of their boss’ future up in the air? How will Baltimore juries, often skeptical regarding the state’s cases, view charges brought by Mosby’s office?
