A federal judge sentenced Ashley Moore on Apr. 14 to one year and one month in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after Moore pleaded guilty to transmitting threats to commit a mass shooting in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by authorities to address public safety concerns related to threats of violence. According to the official website, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina prosecutes federal crimes and litigates civil matters to protect communities through partnerships with law enforcement and various safety initiatives such as the Heroin Education Action Team and Project Safe Neighborhoods according to the official website.
Moore, who identifies as a woman transitioning to become male, had previously received treatment from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) in Michigan before moving to Raleigh without coordinating care transfer. When unable to access desired treatment promptly, Moore sent multiple threatening emails and texts including statements such as: “This will make national news.” “I am taking as many souls as I can with me. Random people.” “I will FINALLY kill.” “Time for homicide and suicide.”
Ellis Boyle, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, announced the sentence after it was handed down by U.S. District Judge Louise W. Flanagan. The VA Office of Inspector General investigated the case and Assistant United States Attorney Brad Devoe prosecuted it.
The U.S. Attorney's office covers 44 easternmost counties in North Carolina—including areas with major military installations like Fort Bragg, Camp Lejeune and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base—and operates six federal courthouses located in cities such as Raleigh, Fayetteville, Wilmington, New Bern, Greenville and Elizabeth City according to its official website. The office is part of the U.S. Department of Justice according to its official website and employs 119 staff members including attorneys and support staff according to its official website.
As this case concludes with sentencing, officials continue their focus on prosecuting cases that impact community safety throughout eastern North Carolina.
