US EditionTrump pardons Michele Fiore, Las Vegas GOP firebrand convicted of fraud
- President Donald Trump issued a full pardon on Wednesday for Nevada Republican politician Michele Fiore.
- Fiore was convicted last year of federal wire fraud for misusing funds raised for a police memorial.
- She spent money intended for a fallen officer's statue on personal expenses like rent and plastic surgery.
- Federal prosecutor Dahoud Askar stated Fiore "used a tragedy to line her pockets."
- The unconditional pardon prevents her sentencing and allows her return to her justice of the peace position.
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Trump Pardons Michele Fiore, GOP Fraudster
Michele Fiore, a former Las Vegas City Council member convicted of spending donations for a statue honoring a fallen police officer on herself, has received "a full and unconditional pardon" from President Trump—heading off her sentencing scheduled for next month. "Today, I stand before you—not just as a...
President pardons ‘Lady Trump’ Michele Fiore who faced century of jail time over fraud conviction - Washington Examiner
President Donald Trump pardoned former Las Vegas City Council member and gubernatorial candidate Michele Fiore after she was convicted in a charity fraud scheme. Fiore, nicknamed “Lady Trump,” was convicted in October for using $70,000 she raised to build a memorial for two fallen police officers on personal expenses. The 54-year-old was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and six counts of wire fraud. “Today, I stand befor…
Donald Trump pardons Republican politician who splurged fraud money on plastic surgery - The Mirror
Michele Fiore defrauded donors during her time on the Las Vegas City Council and then spent some of the $70,000 (£52,000) - meant for a statue of a police officer - for personal costs
The Gateway Pundit
Politics, Policy, Political NewsJUST IN: President Trump Pardons Nevada Judge Michele Fiore 24 Hours After The Gateway Pundit Report
President Trump's recent pardon of Nevada Judge Michele Fiore, just hours after a critical report, highlights the ongoing tensions within the justice system. Fiore's powerful statement on resilience and faith adds depth to this unfolding story.
'Lady Trump' scores pardon after conviction for spending memorial money on herself
"Lady Trump" — a failed gubernatorial candidate convicted of fraud — received a pardon courtesy of the MAGA leader.Michele Fiore, a former Las Vegas City Councilwoman and state lawmaker in Nevada, was convicted of multiple federal crimes for misusing charitable donations. She was found guilty of six...
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