Woman Sentenced to a Year in Jail for Threats

NEW BERN, N.C. – A federal judge sentenced Ashley Moore to one year and one month in federal prison and three years’ supervised release for making threats to commit a mass shooting in Raleigh, NC. On January 14, 2026, Moore pleaded guilty to transmitting a threat in interstate commerce.

“We will not tolerate threats to our citizens. Too often, threats take the first step to actual violence, and we will protect the safety of our community. No one is above the law in EDNC.” said U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle.

Inmate Moore is a woman who claims to be transitioning to become a male. Inmate Moore had received treatment from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) in Michigan and moved to Raleigh, NC, without coordinating the transfer with the VA. When Inmate Moore could not immediately receive the treatment she wanted in Raleigh, she sent a number of threatening emails and texts, including, “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, made the announcement after U.S. District Judge Louise W. Flanagan handed down the sentence. The VA Office of Inspector General investigated the case, and Assistant United States Attorney Brad Devoe prosecuted the case.

A copy of this press release is located on our website. Related court documents and information can be found on the website of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina or on PACER by searching for Case No. 5:25-CR-24-FL.