Ex-Las Vegas politician accused of using $70k memorial fund for personal bills
AI summary
Former Las Vegas councilwoman Michele Fiore was convicted of one count of conspiracy and six counts of wire fraud for diverting over $70,000 raised for police memorials to personal and political expenses. She had promised donors the money would fully fund statues honoring two fallen officers, but none was spent on the project.
Key takeaways
- Fiore assured donors 100% of contributions would build memorial statues.
- More than $70,000 was instead used for her rent, family expenses, and political fundraising.
- A federal jury found her guilty on seven fraud counts in October 2024.
- Sentencing has yet to be determined by a district court judge.
Read the original at Times of India
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