Any conversation questioning whether Marilyn Mosby might be concerned about the appearance of impropriety can be put to rest.

Last night State Attorney Marilyn Mosby, the prosecutor in case against Baltimore six police officers, along with her husband Councilman Nick Mosby, not only appeared on stage, in front of thousands during a “Justice For Freddie Gray” concert by Prince, but also sat on stage -as a guest of honor- during the entire concert.
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Baltimore – […]  The audience spanned a wide range of ages and backgrounds, much like Prince’s fanbase. Many were surprised to see Baltimore’s State’s Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby invited on stage shortly after Prince began to perform around 9 p.m. A spokeswoman for Mosby — an avid Prince fan — said late Sunday the tickets were a Mother’s Day gift from her husband, Councilman Nick Mosby.
Earlier this month, some applauded Mosby as she announced charges for all six officers involved in the arrest of Freddie Gray. Prosecutors say he died after sustaining a spinal cord injury while in police custody. Mosby has faced criticism about rushing to her decision to charge the officers. Others have accused her of having a conflict of interest. She denies those claims.


rally 4 peace[…] The concert — announced on short notice last week — followed a tumultuous time in Baltimore in the weeks since Gray’s death. The demand for answers in Gray’s death sparked unrest that led to about 150 vehicles being set on fire and 15 buildings burned on a single night in late April.
Noche Diaz joined about a half-dozen protesters who called on those gathered to continue to push for social justice, and handed out literature for the Revolutionary Communist Party. Diaz, who said he moved to West Baltimore from New York City about three weeks ago, said the public pressure is what led to charges against officers involved in Gray’s arrest.
“We’re here to remind people that just because there are charges, there’s not justice,” Diaz said. “People can celebrate tonight, but the fight has to continue.”
Prince — whose performance was the first time he’s played in Baltimore in 14 years — surprised many when he announced the concert and released a song, titled “Baltimore,” an upbeat toe-tapping ode to ending police brutality.
He played the song shortly after taking the stage, and invited Mosby to join him, where she waved to the crowd but didn’t offer remarks. (read more)


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