Case Document 23-1 Filed 02/14/20 Page 16 of 67 A TMG ?u The Mfume Group LLC- Imme? February 12, 2020 The Honorable Deborah K. Chasanow US. District Court for the District of Maryland c/o Abigail Tricse, Esq. Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin White 201 N. Charles Street, Suite 2600 Baltimore, MD. 21201 Dear Judge Chasanow, Respecting the ultimate authority of the court, this letter comes in support of former Mayor Catherine Pugh?s appeal for leniency with respect to the violations of the law that she was convicted of. While l?m not familiar with every aspect of the case, i am familiar with her. We known Catherine since 1975 when we were both students in college. i still consider her a friend. Her life, legacy, reputation and name are all now permanently destroyed as a result of the consequences of her own actions. In looking at ail that you must ponder and consider, I don?t know personally if justice is better served by sending her to jail at age 70, or by mandating instead, that she spend several years under court ordered supervision, voluntarily working with nonpro?t, service orientated organizations that provide services and assistance to Baltimore?s poor and indigent communities. This option seems to me at least, to have more value. Her skills and the accumulated knowledge she has gained over the years could be of valuable assistance to those community service groups, charities, and organizations in need of experienced assistance, i appreciate your indulgence and respectfully ask that you consider my thoughts along with the many things that you contemplate regarding this matter. incerely, wen