A federal jury found former Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby guilty of perjury Thursday.

The verdict came a year and a half after Mosby was indicted on charges of falsely claiming financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. Mosby claimed in 2020 that she met at least one of the qualifications for relief defined under the CARES Act.

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Mosby claimed she faced financial trouble as a result of being quarantined, furloughed, or laid off; having reduced work hours; being unable to work due to lack of childcare; or the closing or reduction of hours of a business she owned or operated, but she was still paid her full gross salary of $247,955.58. Her false claims led to one-time withdrawals of $40,000 and $50,000.

Mosby's trial was initially slated for February but was delayed for months after her defense team quit.

Additionally, Mosby faces two charges of making false mortgage applications related to the purchases of two vacation homes in Florida. The Department of Justice hasn't set a trial date for the case, but Mosby has pleaded not guilty. Mosby applied for a $490,500 mortgage to purchase a home in Kissimmee, Florida, and a $428,400 mortgage to purchase a condominium in Long Boat Key between 2020 and 2021.

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The DOJ could seek 30 years in federal prison and/or a $1,000,000 fine if Mosby is found guilty again. Damage has already been done to Mosby's reputation, with Mosby losing her reelection bid to attorney Ivan Bates in July 2022

The former prosecutor could face up to five years in prison for each perjury charge. A sentencing date has not been set.