The lawsuit alleges Mosby made statements for purposes of quelling the riots rather than prosecuting police officers.

The lawsuit states: "They exposed plaintiffs to public scorn, hatred and contempt, thereby discouraging others in the community from having a favorable opinion or associating with plaintiffs."

The civil action also names Sheriff's Office Maj. Samuel Cogan. Mosby conducted an investigation into Freddie Gray's death independent of police with the help of Cogan. He signed the charging documents in the case.

White and Porter are seeking more than $75,000 in damages for each of four counts detailed in their 26-page lawsuit.

"As a result and proximate result of the false and defamatory statement, plaintiffs were placed on administrative leave with no pay and have suffered and continue to suffer monetary damages in the form of lost income, lost raises in salary and lost promotions," the lawsuit states.