Pair accused of defrauding Nevada nonprofit claims it owes them money

A divorced couple accused of embezzling from Lutheran Social Services of Nevada claim that the bankrupt nonprofit owes them more than $100,000, their September divorce decree states.

Tim Bedwell, the nonprofit’s former CEO, is entitled to receive $57,100 from the organization, according to the divorce decree filed in District Court on Sept. 9.

Bedwell’s former wife, who now uses the name Michele Mosey, along with an unnamed business partner, are entitled to receive $80,000 from the nonprofit, according to the divorce decree.

After subtracting the fees for the attorney representing their business, Mosey and her partner would split the remaining amount, and Mosey would provide half of her sum to Bedwell, the decree states.

On Friday, prosecutors announced that a grand jury had indicted Bedwell, a former North Las Vegas police lieutenant and spokesman, and Mosey each on a felony theft charge. The indictment accused them of defrauding the nonprofit.

The nonprofit’s former chief financial officer described the pair’s ongoing claims for payment as “outrageous.”

“What is their support for how they are owed this much money?” asked Jon Paul, who worked as a part-time chief financial officer for the nonprofit in 2025, including for several months without pay.

Board members filed for bankruptcy

The divorce decree states that Bedwell expected to receive his payout after the sale of the nonprofit’s headquarters on Boulder Highway. However, when that sale fell through, the remaining board members filed for bankruptcy on Sept. 4.

Bankruptcy trustee Troy Fox said that his understanding was that Bedwell, 68, had submitted a claim to the nonprofit’s board for wages that had not been paid before he left his position. In a statement about the bankruptcy, board members said he had been fired.

Likewise, Mosey’s claim is related to money she said she is owed for services provided to Lutheran Social Services, he said.

They will be required to provide proof for these claims, Fox said.

“I’m actively taking an interest in the indictment and information that the DA has that may come forth that may indicate claims the bankruptcy court has against the Bedwells, as well,” he said.

Fox is evaluating offers from “parties who have presented potential offers for purchasing the building,” he said.

Several board members and key staff resigned in September 2024 after learning of payments to Mosey and to her business partner, Adam Kent, of $8,500 apiece per month. Bedwell said the board members either knew of the payments or ought to have known of them. Mosey and Kent performed fundraising and other services for the organization, with Kent taking on executive responsibilities, Bedwell said.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal investigated claims of mismanagement at the nonprofit when it suspended operations in October 2025. The nonprofit had operated a food pantry and provided rent assistance and other social services. Earlier this year, it continued to occasionally hand out food and other items.

The organization was loosely affiliated with the Lutheran Church, which has largely cut ties. It was funded by donations, as well as hundreds of thousands of dollars in government grants.

A document in the bankruptcy case states that in the year prior to the September filing, Bedwell had been paid $113,100 by the organization. His former spouse and her company, Hi-Tek Media, had been paid $42,300, and Kent $51,200, the document states.

The document also shows a claim by Kent for $43,200.

Court hearing scheduled

As of Monday evening, Bedwell and Mosey remained in custody at the Clark County Detention Center, jail records showed.

Craig Mueller, an attorney representing Mosey, has filed a motion to dismiss the grand jury indictment, saying that his firm did not receive notice of the state’s intention to seek an indictment. As a result, neither he nor his client had an opportunity to present evidence or testimony, the motion states.

Mueller has filed a motion to release Mosey on her own recognizance or to set a reasonable bail, saying that she has deep connections to the community and is not a flight risk.

The attorney did not respond to a request for comment.

Records show that Mosey, 62, is due in court on Nov. 23 for a hearing on the motions.

District Judge Tierra Jones on Friday set cash-only bail at $60,400 for each defendant, the approximate amount of the alleged theft. She also imposed a requirement of electronic monitoring.

Contact investigative reporter Mary Hynes at mhynes@review journal.com or at 702-383-0336.