Former Las Vegas City Councilwoman and Nye County Judge Michele Fiore’s suspension from the bench is being extended.
On Wednesday, the Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline filed a new order to “rescind and reinstate” her suspension.
What does that mean?
She was originally suspended by the same group in October.
According to state law , the commission can review suspensions every 60 days. If the same circumstances exist, the commission can reinstate the suspension.
State law also says that suspended judges can file appeals to the Nevada Supreme Court. Fiore has previously told Channel 13 that she plans to do so.
Back in October, a federal jury found Fiore guilty on six counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud . Each count carries a potential penalty of up to 20 years in prison.
Fiore was accused of using money from charitable and political causes into accounts for her own person use and spent it on things like living expenses, plastic surgery, and to pay for her daughter’s wedding.