Ex-Nevada gubernatorial candidate convicted in federal wire fraud case
- Michele Fiore, a former Nevada Republican candidate, was found guilty of misusing over $70,000 intended for a police statue for personal expenses like plastic surgery.
- A jury convicted Fiore of six counts of federal wire fraud and one count of conspiracy, as reported by KLAS-TV.
- Each count could lead to a 20-year prison sentence, with sentencing scheduled for January 6, 2025.
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Michele Fiore, Former Las Vegas City Councilwoman, Found Guilty in Federal Wire Fraud Case - Nevada Globe
Pahrump Justice of the Peace and former Las Vegas City Councilwoman Michele Fiore has been found guilty on all counts in a federal wire fraud case. Fiore faced one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and six counts of wire fraud for defrauding donors of hundreds of thousands of dollars meant for charitable purposes, instead using the funds for personal expenses. The jury reached its decision swiftly, delivering guilty verdicts on all charge…
A Nevada official was found guilty of using $70K meant for a statue of a slain police officer for plastic surgery, her daughter's wedding, and rent
Michele Fiore has been involved in Nevada GOP politics for many years.Ty O'Neil/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesA jury found Nevada official Michele Fiore guilty of misusing $70,000 meant for a memorial.The statue was to honor a Las Vegas police officer killed in the line of duty.Prosecutors said funds were spent on personal expenses like rent, plastic surgery, and a wedding.A former Nevada official was found guilty on Thursday of using …

Nevada politician guilty of using $70,000 meant for statue of slain officer for personal costs
A Nevada Republican politician who ran unsuccessfully two years ago for state treasurer has been found guilty of misusing funds for a statue honoring a slain police officer for political and personal costs.
MAGA disciple convicted on federal wire fraud charges
A prominent pro-Trump Nevada politician was convicted on federal charges Thursday, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, including six counts of wire fraud and a count of conspiracy.Michele Fiore, a former state representative and Las Vegas city councilwoman who ran unsuccessfully for state tre...
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