Former Las Vegas Official Charged with Charity Fraud

Michele Fiore accused of misusing donations meant for police memorial for personal expenses and political costs.

Fiore, a former city council member and current judge, allegedly diverted over $70,000 in donations.
Funds intended for a fallen officer's statue were used for rent, political fundraising, and her daughter's wedding.
Fiore faces four counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, each carrying up to 20 years in prison.
She pleaded not guilty and called the charges a direct attack on her character.
The FBI's Las Vegas Field Office is leading the investigation.