Criminal podcaster that was convicted of crimes

Ashli ​​Ford, an Eerie County, Ohio, resident criminal podcaster, was able to end up in prison after a Facebook post that threatened official after being convicted of several crimes.

Newsweek has contacted the Sheriff office of the Eerie County Sheriff by e -mail to get a comment.

Why is it important

Ford is the host of Supposedly: with Ashli ​​Fordin which she discusses legal cases and controversy. In the description of the podcast it says: “By incoming investigative journalism and convincing interviews, we deal with political corruption, dark media, corporate scandals, human trafficking and more. Our goal is not only to unveiled these injustices, but also to inspire actions and drive positive changes.”

Although real criminal podcasts played a crucial role in the further development of criminal investigations, there have been tensions between real criminal podcasts and law enforcement authorities in the past. Officials have taken care of a lack of formal training, and there is a fear that podcaster may not always record the nuances of criminal investigations or the effects of the publication of sensitive information.

What to know?

The 40-year-old Ford was found to guilty on Thursday, May 22nd, in four charges of intimidation, which result from an indictment of 19 points, according to the court documents received by the Outlet WTOL.

16 of the charges were crimes, including intimidation, extortion and telecommunications fraud. The other three were falsified by offense. Ford was acquitted of these remaining 15 counts.

Each of the intimidation of the third degree condemnation has a prison sentence between 9 and 36 months to Ohio Law and a fine of up to $ 10,000.

These charges are linked to a Facebook post that was made on September 22, 2023. In this article, she accused several corruption officers from Norwalk City, including the mayor David Light, the legal director Stuart O'Hara, the director of security and service manager Michael White, and former police chief David Smith, who testified all during the negotiation to persecute the persecution.

The article was partially read: “I will slowly break the call [of] Every single person who stands in the way of justice. “

The position was considered an attempt to intimidate civil servants and witnesses who were involved in criminal proceedings against Ford. According to WTOL, Ford reported two criminal counterfeiting for the Norwalk Municipal Court at the time when the office was carried out after corruption and evidence that planted the Norwalk Police Department. She was acquitted by them.

What people say

Ashli ​​Ford, in a Facebook post on May 23: “It is an honor for me to be your voice! Thank you for being mine. Your support means everything to me. I am okay. God built me ​​to storm like this. I go on to faith and without ounce of fear. The actions during my life will always defend me.”

What's next

Ford will be due in court for conviction on Wednesday, July 16.