Rural Nevada judge who once ran for state treasurer indicted on federal fraud charges

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada justice of the peace who ran unsuccessfully for state treasurer in 2022 has been indicted on federal fraud charges. Michele Fiore is accused of using money donated for a memorial to two Las Vegas police officers killed on duty in 2014 for political campaign costs, rent and her daughter’s wedding. Fiore is a justice of the peace in rural Pahrump and a former Nevada state Assembly and Las Vegas City Council member. She says she looks forward to addressing allegations in the five-count indictment in court. She is accused of converting thousands of dollars in donations made for the police memorial to her personal use.