Overview

• Michele Fiore, convicted in October 2024 of six counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy, received a full pardon from President Trump on April 23, 2025.
• Fiore was found guilty of diverting over $70,000 in donations meant for a police memorial to personal expenses, including plastic surgery and her daughter's wedding.
• The pardon cancels her scheduled May 14 sentencing, which could have resulted in up to 140 years in prison across the seven counts.
• Fiore announced her intention to resume her role as a justice of the peace in Nye County, despite criticism from Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford and others.
• The pardon has drawn backlash from law enforcement advocates and political figures, who view it as undermining accountability for public officials.