Was Michele Fiore’s suspension as Nevada judge legal? Nevada Supreme Court hears arguments
Was Michele Fiore’s suspension as Nevada judge legal? Nevada Supreme Court hears arguments The case centers on if there is sufficient jurisdiction to suspend the conservative jurist, or if she’s clear because of the timeline of her alleged conduct. Eric Neugeboren March 5th, 2026 at 1:54 PM Then-Las Vegas City Councilwoman Michele Fiore on Feb. 5,2020. (Jeff Scheid/The Nevada Independent) The Nevada Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday on whether the state’s judicial discipline commission can suspend Michele Fiore from the Nevada bench — or whether her alleged misconduct happened too early for the commission to have jurisdiction. It’s the latest development in a yearslong legal dispute that involves a federal fraud conviction against Fiore — a prominent supporter of President Donald Trump and former Las Vegas city councilmember, state assemblymember and Republican nominee for state treasurer — and a pardon for her from Trump. Thursday’s hearing largely revolved around whether the com...