Former Lutheran Social Services of Nevada CEO Tim Bedwell and his ex-wife, Michele Mosey, were indicted Friday on felony theft charges accusing them of defrauding the nonprofit. The indictment was announced by prosecutors following a grand jury proceeding.
Despite the criminal charges, a divorce decree filed Sept. 9 states the bankrupt organization owes the pair more than $100,000. Bedwell is entitled to $57,100, while Mosey and an unnamed business partner are entitled to $80,000, with Mosey to provide half of her share to Bedwell after attorney fees.
The decree anticipated payment after the sale of the nonprofit's Boulder Highway headquarters, but that sale fell through and the remaining board filed for bankruptcy on Sept. 4. Bankruptcy trustee Troy Fox said Bedwell submitted a claim for unpaid wages and Mosey claimed money for services rendered, adding they will be required to provide proof.
Former chief financial officer Jon Paul called the pair's claims "outrageous" and questioned their support for the amounts. Fox said he is actively monitoring the criminal case for information that may indicate claims the bankruptcy estate has against the couple.
The nonprofit, which operated a food pantry and provided rent assistance, suspended operations in October 2024 after several board members and key staff resigned over monthly payments of $8,500 each to Mosey and her business partner, Adam Kent. The organization was loosely affiliated with the Lutheran Church and funded by donations and government grants.
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal
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