Marilyn Mosby: 'It's About Applying Justice Fairly And Equally' (Transcript)

CNN's Don Lemon spoke to Baltimore City State Attorney on the heels of her ruling Freddie Gray's death a homicide.

DON LEMON, CNN ANCHOR: This has been a really important – it’s been a tough time for you. You are in the spotlight under the microscope.

MARILYN MOSBY, MARYLAND STATE ATTORNEY: I don’t think it’s tough. The people of Baltimore voted for me to do my job and to carry out justice, and that’s what I’m going to do as the state attorney for Baltimore City.

LEMON: Let’s talk about what’s happening now, what you just did. You just completed – um, your investigation has left you with no doubt that these six officers are responsible for Freddie Gray’s death?

MOSBY: I can’t really get into the specifics of the case, but as a prosecutor, you should not bring charges if you don’t believe that you have probable cause. That the individuals are responsible for the charges.

LEMON: There was a collective cheer, probably around the nation, but also during the press conference. You spoke directly to young people, but you also spoke to the police officers as well. You come from a law enforcement family. Was it difficult to – how – is it difficult to balance that?

MOSBY: No, I think it gives me a well-rounded perspective. You know, I come from five generations of police officers, so law enforcement is instilled. I understand the time, the commitment, the sacrifice that these police officers make, time away from their families on a day-to-day basis. You know, risking their lives for the betterment of our community. But at the same time, recognizing that these officers are making those sacrifices – and I’m not saying in particular with this case – those officers that assert their authority, you have to be able to hold them accountable. Because it does a disservice to the really hard-working police officers.

And so for me, it’s about applying justice fairly and equally to those with or without a badge.