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Mosby Dismisses Pending Criminal Charges to Fight COVID-19 Spread in Jails

March 27th, 2020 by WCBC Radio

Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby ordered this week to dismiss pending criminal charges against anyone arrested for possessing drugs including heroin, attempted distribution of any drug, prostitution, trespassing, minor traffic offenses, open container and urinating in public. Mosby said she’s taking the action to reduce the threat of a coronavirus outbreak behind bars. In addition, Mosby sent a letter to Gov. Larry Hogan urging him to free all inmates over the age of 60 in state prisons, anyone approved for parole, and all prisoners scheduled to complete their sentences within the next year.   Asked to weigh in on the subject on WBAL Radio was Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh…

3 Responses to “Mosby Dismisses Pending Criminal Charges to Fight COVID-19 Spread in Jails”

  1. March 27, 2020 at 7:58 am, Brian said:

    Is this a change in policy for Baltimore

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    • March 27, 2020 at 10:59 am, Dale said:

      A condition of their release should be they stay in Baltimore County!>

      Reply

  2. March 28, 2020 at 1:22 pm, jackblack said:

    D U H

    Reply

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