Former Baltimore Mayor's Fraud Conviction Overturned

A federal appeals court overturned the mortgage fraud conviction of ex-Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby.

In a 2–1 decision, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, found that the jury was given "overbroad" instructions on venue. The instructions allowed jurors to avoid the jurisdiction of the crime. Instead, the instructions allowed convictions based on predatory actions in Maryland, the Associated Press reported.

As a result, the court also voided the forfeiture order on her Longboat Key condominium.

The 4th Circuit also upheld two prior convictions of perjury that were tied to the purchase of Florida properties.