Overview

• Michele Fiore, a former Las Vegas city councilwoman, was convicted in October 2024 of six counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy for diverting over $70,000 in donations intended for a slain officer's memorial to personal expenses.
• President Donald Trump issued a full and unconditional pardon for Fiore on April 23, 2025, nullifying her conviction and canceling her upcoming sentencing.
• Fiore announced the pardon on Facebook, expressing gratitude to Trump and claiming she was the target of a decade-long conspiracy by the government and media.
• Federal prosecutors alleged Fiore used funds raised for a police memorial on personal costs, including rent, cosmetic surgery, and her daughter's wedding.
• The pardon has drawn criticism from Nevada Democrats, with Hilary Barrett calling it a 'slap in the face' to law enforcement, while Fiore plans to resume her role as a justice of the peace pending review.