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Trump Pardons Las Vegas Councilwoman Who Used Embezzled Funds to Pay for Cosmetic Surgery

HeadlineApr 29, 2025

President Trump has pardoned a Republican former Las Vegas city councilwoman and state lawmaker from Nevada who was convicted in October of embezzling funds. Michele Fiore was found guilty of six counts of federal wire fraud and one count of conspiracy for raising over $70,000 for the statue of a slain Las Vegas police officer and instead using the money to pay for rent, plastic surgery and her daughter’s wedding.

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