- Net worth
- Unknown
- Crimes
- wire fraud, conspiracy, other fraud
- Convicted of
- Wire fraud; conspiracy to commit wire fraud (charity fraud—officer memorial donations)
- Original sentence
- Convicted October 2024; pardoned before sentencing (April 23, 2025)
- Time served
- Pardoned before imprisonment
Background
Michele Fiore is a former Las Vegas city councilwoman and former Nevada state legislator. She was serving as a Nye County Justice of the Peace when she was convicted in October 2024 of federal wire fraud and conspiracy; she was suspended without pay from the bench.
The Case
Fiore solicited more than $70,000 in charitable donations for statues honoring Las Vegas police officers killed in the line of duty, promising donors that “100% of the contributions” would go toward the memorials. Instead, she used the money for personal and political expenses, including plastic surgery, rent, political fundraising, and her daughter’s wedding. She was convicted of six counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Each count carried up to 20 years in prison. Her conduct defrauded donors who gave in good faith to honor fallen officers and damaged public trust in charitable giving and elected officials. She was pardoned before sentencing.
The Pardon
On April 23, 2025, President Trump granted Fiore a full pardon.
Sources
- DOJ Pardon Warrant
- DOJ Clemency Grants
- Former Las Vegas City Councilwoman charged for charity fraud scheme (DOJ, March 2023)
- Former Las Vegas City Councilwoman convicted in charity fraud scheme (DOJ, Oct 2024)
- Nevada Republican convicted of taking money meant for officer memorial (Washington Post, Oct 2024)
- Nevada politician guilty of using $70,000 for personal costs (AP, Oct 2024)
- Michele Fiore guilty of fraud, conspiracy (Nevada Appeal, Oct 2024)