Trump Pardons Convicted Politician Michele Fiore in Charity Fraud Case
President Trump pardons Michele Fiore, who misused funds for a police memorial, avoiding sentencing on wire fraud charges.
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Overview
Former Las Vegas politician Michele Fiore received a pardon from President Trump after being convicted of fraud for misusing over $70,000 raised for a police memorial. Fiore, known for her controversial political past, claimed victimhood in a lengthy statement. Reactions to the pardon varied, with Nevada Democrats condemning it as disrespectful to law enforcement. The White House confirmed the pardon, which comes after Fiore's legal troubles culminated in her conviction on multiple fraud charges. She is set to return to her judicial position despite ongoing scrutiny from the state Commission on Judicial Discipline.
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Analysis
- Michele Fiore was pardoned by President Trump after being convicted of misusing charity funds meant for a police memorial, raising concerns from law enforcement officials and Democrats.
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Fiore used the $70,000 in stolen charity funds for plastic surgery, rent, and her daughter's wedding[1][3].
Fiore faced up to 20 years per count for six wire fraud charges and one conspiracy charge, totaling a maximum of 140 years, though concurrent sentencing would likely have reduced this[1][5].
The provided search results do not include direct statements from Nevada Democrats about the pardon, despite the story mentioning their condemnation. Further reporting would be required to confirm specific reactions.
Sigal Chattah, recently named Interim U.S. Attorney for Nevada, oversees federal prosecutions in the state and is a Republican National Committeewoman with a personal friendship to Fiore[5].
Fiore was previously suspended without pay from her Nye County justice of the peace role after indictment. The pardon clears her conviction, but the search results do not explicitly confirm her reinstatement[1][5].
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