2014 - Marilyn Mosby Wins Baltimore Primary

On June 1, 2014, Marilyn Mosby won the Democratic primary for State’s Attorney for Baltimore City, becoming, at age 34, one of the youngest chief prosecutors in a major U.S. city. Mosby gained national attention in 2015 when she brought charges against six officers involved in the death of Freddie Gray, a Black man who died in police custody. Her decision was seen as a bold step toward holding law enforcement accountable in an era of heightened scrutiny around police violence. Though the cases ended in acquittals, Mosby’s stance sparked a national dialogue on prosecutorial power and racial justice. Her election represents a significant shift in the role of Black women within the legal system, asserting a new vision of justice shaped by community accountability and systemic reform.