Court won't unseal document in case against Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Federal Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby ruled that a document in the case against Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby will remain sealed despite requests from Maryland media organizations.

The document was one of two court records put under seal in the case. The defense team had requested in a motion that the sealed document -- known as ECF No. 44 and described as being related to "pretrial administrative matters" -- remain sealed. Griggsby agreed and said unsealing the document or even redacting would violate Mosby's Sixth Amendment rights to a fair trial.

Mosby's defense team did not oppose the release of the other document known as ECF No. 29 and said it was sealed originally out of an abundance of caution.

The document pertains to the discovery process. The legal team requested various records from the prosecution, including transcripts of Mosby's statement to investigators.

Maryland media organizations including The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Banner and the Daily Record have been advocating for greater public access in the Mosby case.

Mosby is facing four federal charges accused of lying on mortgage applications and improperly withdrawing money from her retirement account by falsely claiming COVID-related financial hardships.

Despite pushing for a speedy trial in various public settings, Mosby’s attorney requested a delay in the trial. The federal judge granted the request and now Mosby will face a jury trial on Sept. 19.

In her second term as Baltimore City State's Attorney, Mosby has officially filed to run for reelection. She would constitutionally be ineligible to serve as the city's top prosecutor if convicted at trial.

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