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Freddie Gray threw her into the spotlight

Before becoming state’s attorney, Mosby graduated from Tuskegee University and Boston College Law Schoo l. During her studies at the latter, the Boston native worked in her hometown Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and in two US attorneys’ offices.

Police reform remained a top priority

Despite her “agonizing” decision to drop charges in the Gray killing, Mosby continued working to stamp out “entrenched police corruption” in the city of 586,000, she said.

Who is the 25th state attorney for Baltimore?

State's Attorney for Baltimore City. On January 8, 2015, Marilyn J. Mosby was sworn in as the 25th State’s Attorney for Baltimore City, making her the youngest chief prosecutor of any major American city. Mosby, an inner-city Boston native, witnessed first-hand the impact of trauma associated with crime when her honor-roll cousin was gunned down in ...

What was the rate of conviction for Mosby?

Mosby successfully prosecuted hundreds of cases and some of the most heinous felonies in the State of Maryland with an overall conviction rate of 80 percent.

What is the focus of the Mosby administration?

While the primary focus of her administration has been and continues to be successfully targeting and convicting violent offenders, Mosby understands that the community has an integral role in realizing a safer city. Therefore, repairing the fractured relationship between law enforcement and communities remains a hallmark of her tenure. Since the start of her administration, Mosby has worked tirelessly to reinstate the community engagement division; hired and assigned 10 new community liaisons to each region of the city; personally attended more than 500 community events, churches, and schools; and has increased SAO grant funding by more than 27 percent.

What is aim to b more?

Aim to B'More provides first-time, non-violent felony drug offenders with a second opportunity to get it right by offering life skills and educational training which ultimately leads to full-time employment and the expungement of the associated felony conviction, while the Junior State’s Attorney and Great Expectations programs expose young people to the positive aspects of the criminal justice system.

How long was Malcolm Bryant in jail?

In 2016, the unit successfully exonerated Malcolm Bryant, who had been incarcerated for nearly 18 years after being falsely convicted of second degree murder. Finally, Mosby’s creation of the Policy and Legislative Affairs division within the SAO has made significant legislative strides under her leadership.

What is the Mosby division?

In an effort to be “smart on crime” and address crime holistically, Mosby created the Crime Control and Prevention division to tackle recidivism and deter youth violence through the implementation of innovative criminal justice initiatives such as Aim to B’More, the Junior State’s Attorney program and Great Expectations.