In a surprising move, the U.S. Attorney has demoted Leo Wise, the prosecutor who was leading the charge against Baltimore City State's Attorney, Marilyn Mosby. Wise, who was the Chief of the Violent Crimes Unit, has been reassigned to a different department, and it is unclear what his new role will be.
The demotion of Wise comes at a time when Mosby is also facing increasing pressure from other sources. The Maryland State Board of Elections is currently investigating whether Mosby improperly used campaign funds, and she is also facing a lawsuit from a former Baltimore police officer who claims that she defamed him.
In a statement, the U.S. Attorney's office did not provide a reason for Wise's demotion, saying only that it was "part of a routine personnel shuffle." However, some observers have suggested that the move may be connected to Wise's investigation of Mosby, and could indicate a shift in the U.S. Attorney's priorities.
The demotion of Wise has been met with mixed reactions. Some have praised the move as a necessary step to ensure that the investigation into Mosby is fair and impartial. Others, however, have criticized the decision, arguing that it is politically motivated and undermines the independence of the U.S. Attorney's office.
Whatever the motivation behind the decision, it is clear that the investigation into Mosby's conduct is far from over. With Wise now out of the picture, it remains to be seen who will take the lead in this high-profile case, and what the ultimate outcome will be.
