Nevada Republican is suspended without pay from her judge’s seat after her fraud conviction

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada Republican who once ran for state treasurer has been suspended without pay from her judge’s seat in rural Pahrump, after being found guilty of misusing funds raised for a statue of a slain Las Vegas police officer. Michele Fiore’s job status was changed Monday by the Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline. She had been suspended with pay following her indictment in July on federal wire fraud and conspiracy charges. A jury found Fiore guilty Oct. 3 of diverting some $70,000 donated for the statue for personal use — including cosmetic surgery, rent and her daughter’s wedding. Fiore’s due for sentencing in January.