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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMeet Marilyn Mosby, the Badass Female State's Attorney Bringing Justice for Freddie Gray
Mosby's November 2014 election was a turning point in the struggle to hold police officers accountable for brutality against black men. Mosby, a young, black woman, defeated white incumbent Gregg Bernstein in a Democratic primary largely on a promise to rein in police violence, the Associated Press reported.
Those familiar with Mosby's work said the Gray case would be in good hands.
"Let me tell you something, this woman does not play," Russell Barnes, father of a murdered rape victim whose case Mosby is prosecuting, told Mic. "She'll do what she says she's gonna do. I just love her."
Barnes' confidence gives added weight to a series of knockout statements Mosby made during Friday's press conference. Here are eight lines from the presser that embody Mosby's priorities and demonstrate how committed she is to bringing justice to Freddie Gray and all of Baltimore
1. Mosby will not put anybody above the law.
"I need to express, publicly, my deepest sympathies for the family of the loved ones of Mr. Freddie Gray. I had the opportunity to meet with Mr. Gray's family to discuss some of the details of the case [...] I assured his family that no one is above the law and that I would pursue justice on their behalf."
2. Mosby is committed to justice.
"As the city's chief prosecutor, I have been sworn to uphold justice and to treat every individual within the jurisdiction of Baltimore city equally and fairly under the law. I take this oath seriously."
3. Mosby didn't cut any corners.
"My team worked around the clock, 12- and 14-hour days, to canvass and interview dozens of witnesses, view numerous hours of video footage, repeatedly reviewed and listen to hours of police video tape statements, surveyed the route, reviewed voluminous medical records, and we leveraged the information made available to us by the police department, the community and the family of Mr. Gray."
4. Mosby understands young people.
"To the youth of this city: I will seek justice on your behalf. This is a moment. This is your moment. Let's ensure that we have peaceful and productive rallies that will develop structural and systemic changes for generations to come. You're at the forefront of this cause. As young people, our time is now."
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http://mic.com/articles/117166/meet-marilyn-mosby-the-badass-female-state-s-attorney-bringing-justice-for-freddie-gray
Judi Lynn
(160,551 posts)Rose Siding
(32,623 posts)Chief Justice Mosby has a lovely ring to it.
NoJusticeNoPeace
(5,018 posts)fadedrose
(10,044 posts)it'll turn out that she killed Freddie Gray.
Brotherhood my foot.
tishaLA
(14,176 posts)rush to judgment blah blah blah
hifiguy
(33,688 posts)her future is boundless if she seeks higher office. And she certainly seems to have the brains and moxie to get the job done.
freshwest
(53,661 posts)tishaLA
(14,176 posts)and a quick climb up the political ladder for her. She seems thorough and caring.
Skidmore
(37,364 posts)Someone a couple of days ago was bemoaning how hard it was for the younger generation to get into national politics to bring change. This is how. You step up and do a job. Or you follow and support someone with the incredible courage of this young woman.
freshwest
(53,661 posts)avebury
(10,952 posts)news conference. It feels like the people finally have a SA who will do everything possible to achieve justice for Grey and his family.
Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)Standing up for justice!
The future looks bright for her, and us!
Jefferson23
(30,099 posts)Sissyk
(12,665 posts)My son is in love with her, too; and is thinking of becoming a Prosecutor!! I'm sure he will change his mind AGAIN before he heads to College.
BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)That means she's got powerful vibes.
heaven05
(18,124 posts)calimary
(81,326 posts)Remarkable young woman. No nonsense, no bullshit. Liked it. VERY impressed.
peacebird
(14,195 posts)lovemydog
(11,833 posts)Eleanors38
(18,318 posts)Hoppy
(3,595 posts)annabanana
(52,791 posts)MerryBlooms
(11,770 posts)Cha
(297,323 posts)TheObamaDiary.com ?@TheObamaDiary
Marilyn Mosby
7:22 AM - 1 May 2015
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/05/01/marilyn-mosby/
Mahalo
NoJusticeNoPeace
(5,018 posts)dpatbrown
(368 posts)very impressive. And I agree, the Baltimore community, and everyone else, must now be understanding of the process, and support the process. We all know that everyone will be yelling out their two cents, and the media is going to love it. But watching her, I feel very confident that she will conduct, and insist, on a fair trial.
NBachers
(17,124 posts)This is not a woman to mess around with.
I remember when Kamala Harris was just beginning to get noticed here in California. I'll be watching Marilyn Mosby too, as a rising young star in our fight for equality and justice.
A dream Attorney General in a progressive Democratic administration. Let me live that long.
antiquie
(4,299 posts)as Rose Siding suggested.
rury
(1,021 posts)kentuck
(111,104 posts)In my opinion.