Former Pahrump Judge Michele Fiore was convicted on federal wire fraud charges on Thursday, October 3, stemming from allegations that Fiore misappropriated donations for a memorial statue honoring late Las Vegas police officer Alyn Beck, diverting the funds for personal expenses instead.
A jury found Fiore guilty of six wire fraud counts and one count of conspiracy. Each count carries a potential maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. U.S. District Court Judge Jennifer Dorsey scheduled her sentencing for Monday, January 6.
Fiore, a former Las Vegas City Councilwoman, was accused of raising funds for her political action committee and charity in honor of Officer Beck, killed in the line of duty in 2014. Prosecutors argued that instead of using the donations for the memorial, Fiore funneled the money into herself, covering expenses such as plastic surgery and rent.
The jury began deliberating on Thursday afternoon after the closing arguments from both sides. During the trial, several witnesses, including Nevada’s current, Governor Joe Lombardo, testified about the circumstances surrounding the fundraising and the intended purpose of the donations.
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