A former Cook County prosecutor, Ashley Moore, along with Chicago police officers Jason Arroyo and Edis Skrgic, is facing felony charges for allegedly fraudulently collecting over $100,000 in overtime pay.
Moore, 46, and the two officers, aged 40 and 35, were arraigned on Thursday, each facing two counts of theft of governmental property exceeding $100,000 and two counts of official misconduct. All three pleaded not guilty.
In addition to the theft and misconduct charges, Moore faces an additional count of official misconduct and one count of obstructing justice.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced the charges, emphasizing the importance of integrity among public servants. “As public servants responsible for enforcing the rule of law, prosecutors and members of law enforcement must be held to a higher standard. Allegations of fraud and misconduct are especially egregious,” Raoul stated. “No one is above the law, and I will continue to hold individuals accountable who misuse their positions for financial gain.”
The allegations indicate that on over 100 occasions, Moore facilitated Arroyo and Skrgic’s presence at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office to listen to prisoner phone calls regarding cases she was prosecuting. However, neither officer was involved in those cases prior to these meetings, nor did they file any subsequent reports about listening to the calls. The officers allegedly collected more than $100,000 in fraudulent overtime linked to these activities.
According to State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s office, Moore resigned in October 2021 and was last assigned to the felony trial division at the Leighton Criminal Court Building. “The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office is committed to justice and holds all employees to the highest standards,” Foxx’s office commented. “We do not condone the alleged actions of this former assistant state’s attorney and fully cooperated with this investigation.”
A spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department declined to comment on the case.
The defendants could face up to 30 years in prison for the theft charges and up to five years for the official misconduct charges. They are scheduled to return to court for a hearing on September 17.
