Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Michele Fiore

Controversies are a part of history. Explore the biggest scandals linked to Michele Fiore.

Michele Ann Fiore is a Nevada Republican Party committeewoman and Pahrump justice of the peace. In 2024, she was convicted of seven counts of federal felony fraud for stealing $70,000 intended for a memorial honoring fallen police officers. This conviction marks a significant point in her career, contrasting with her political affiliations and judicial role.

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2013: Blocked Inspection of Business Records

In 2013, health department inspectors were blocked several times from reviewing Always There 4 You's records.

February 2014: Comments on Cancer Treatment

On a February 2014 edition of her radio show, Michele Fiore discussed the Right-to-Try bill and described Tullio Simoncini's cancer treatment as an example of treatments that could be accessed, stating her belief that cancer is a fungus.

April 2014: Interviews on Bunkerville Confrontation

In April 2014, Michele Fiore was interviewed by MSNBC's Chris Hayes and Fox News's Sean Hannity about the armed confrontation at Bunkerville, Nevada.

December 2014: Tax Liens Filed by IRS

In December 2014, it was reported that the IRS had filed tax liens totaling about $1 million against Michele Fiore and her home healthcare businesses, Always There 4 You and Always There Personal Care.

2014: Initial Cancer Comments

In 2014, Michele Fiore made initial comments about cancer, which she later clarified on a February 21, 2015 broadcast.

2014: Armed Resistance Discussion

In April 2016, Fiore was interviewed about the 2014 armed resistance in Bunkerville, Nevada.

February 21, 2015: Broadcast on Right-to-Try and Clarification of Cancer Comments

On February 21, 2015, Michele Fiore's radio show focused on Right-to-Try, and she addressed her 2014 comments about cancer, stating she didn't put them in proper context and referencing a friend's improvement using a treatment from an Italian doctor whose book was called "Cancer Is A Fungus".

July 2015: Meeting with Health Department Officials

In July 2015, after receiving a formal warning, Michele Fiore met with health department officials in a conciliation process regarding her healthcare business.

September 2015: Locked Office of Always There 4 You

In September 2015, an inspector found the Always There 4 You office dark and its door locked, with no notice posted.

October 2015: Certified Letter from the Bureau

In October 2015, the Bureau sent a certified letter requesting clarification and reminding Michele Fiore that her license could be suspended or revoked, which went unreplied.

November 3, 2015: Voided License for Always There 4 You

On November 3, 2015, the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services's HCQC voided Michele Fiore's license to operate Always There 4 You, a home healthcare service.

November 21, 2015: Radio Program Comments on Syrian Refugees

On November 21, 2015, Michele Fiore explained on her radio program why she did not sign a letter calling for a review of safeguards before Nevada resettled Syrian refugees, making controversial statements about her feelings towards terrorists.

December 2015: Controversial Family Christmas Portrait

In December 2015, Michele Fiore sent her constituents a 2016 calendar that included a family Christmas portrait with her family holding guns, including her grandchildren. The photo drew criticism.

2015: Family Christmas Card Gun Photo and Sponsorship of Assembly Bill 148

In 2015, Michele Fiore's family Christmas card depicted her family holding guns. In 2015 she also sponsored Assembly Bill 148 to allow concealed firearms on college campuses, grade schools and day care facilities.

March 2016: Interview About Support of Militants

In March 2016, Michele Fiore was interviewed by the Las Vegas Sun regarding her support of militants involved in the occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.

April 2016: Interview on Armed Resistance

In April 2016, Michele Fiore was interviewed for the KLAS 8 television show "Politics NOW", discussing whether the 2014 armed resistance against federal agents was justified.

May 2016: Denouncement by Public Safety Officers

In May 2016, the Nevada Association of Public Safety Officers sent a letter denouncing Michele Fiore's statements.

2016: Calendar Distribution

In December 2015, Fiore distributed a 2016 calendar featuring a controversial family photo.

June 6, 2020: Accusation of Racially Charged Remarks

On June 6, 2020, Michele Fiore was accused of making racially charged remarks at the Clark County Republican Convention.

June 13, 2020: Blue Lives Matter March

On June 13, 2020, Wayne Allyn Root organized a Blue Lives Matter march on Las Vegas Blvd, of which Fiore was to be a co-host, leading to controversy as the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department stated they did not authorize the use of their badge for the event.

July 12, 2024: Federal Indictment for Defrauding Charity Donors

On July 12, 2024, Michele Fiore was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of defrauding donors to a charity intended to memorialize fallen police officers, allegedly using the funds for personal expenses.