Former Norwalk cop told investigators Ashli Ford tried to extort him

Convicted podcaster was trying to raise money for her legal defense

Jul 25, 2025

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SANDUSKY — One month before her arrest last year on a 19-count indictment charging her with extortion and intimidation, Ashli Ford allegedly threatened to sell private messages she exchanged with police officers — including one who claimed she tried to extort him.

Ashli Ford shown here at the defense table in Erie County Common Pleas Court during her tr…

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