Ex-Las Vegas politician accused of using $70k memorial fund for personal bills

Former Las Vegas city councilwoman Michele Fiore has been convicted by a federal jury on seven counts of wire fraud for allegedly misusing over $70,000 collected from donors for a memorial fund intended to honor two Las Vegas police officers killed in the line of duty. Prosecutors claim Fiore promised donors that every dollar raised would go towards building memorials for the fallen officers, but instead, the money was used for personal bills, political expenses, and even a family member's wedding. The case highlights concerns about the handling of donations meant for public service.