Former CFO Jon Paul Calls Claims for Nonprofit Funds Outrageous

A divorced couple accused of embezzling funds from a struggling Nevada nonprofit now claims that the organization owes them more than $100,000, according to a divorce decree filed in District Court on Sept. 9.

Tim Bedwell, the former CEO of Lutheran Social Services of Nevada, is entitled to receive $57,100, while his former wife, Michele Mosey, and an unnamed business partner are entitled to receive $80,000, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.

The situation highlights a collision between criminal proceedings and bankruptcy law. Prosecutors announced on Friday that a grand jury had indicted Bedwell, a former North Las Vegas police lieutenant and spokesman, and Mosey on a felony theft charge, alleging they defrauded the nonprofit. The nonprofit, which once provided essential food pantry services and rent assistance to the community, suspended operations in October 2025 after a series of financial disclosures.

The roots of the collapse trace back to September 2024, when several board members and key staff resigned upon discovering that the nonprofit was paying $8,500 monthly to both Mosey and her business partner, Adam Kent. Bedwell has maintained that the board was fully aware of these payments, arguing that the funds were compensation for fundraising and executive services.

Jon Paul, who served as the nonprofit’s part-time chief financial officer in 2025—including for several months without pay—viewed the couple’s ongoing demands for payment as “outrageous.” “What is their support for how they are owed this much money?” Paul asked, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

The financial trail is documented in a bankruptcy filing, which indicates that in the year prior to the September filing, Bedwell received $113,100 from the nonprofit. During that same period, Mosey and her company, Hi-Tek Media, were paid $42,300, while Kent received $51,200. Kent has also filed a claim for $43,200.

When the nonprofit’s plan to sell its headquarters on Boulder Highway failed, the remaining board members filed for bankruptcy on Sept. 4. Bankruptcy trustee Troy Fox is now tasked with untangling these conflicting claims. Fox said that Bedwell, 68, submitted a claim for unpaid wages, while Mosey’s claim is tied to alleged services rendered to the organization.

The bankruptcy court will require proof before honoring any of these demands. “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,” Fox said. The trustee is currently evaluating potential offers for the nonprofit’s property.

As of Monday evening, both Bedwell and Mosey remained in custody at the Clark County Detention Center. District Judge Tierra Jones set cash-only bail at $60,400 for each defendant—the approximate amount of the alleged theft. The judge also mandated electronic monitoring for the pair.

Craig Mueller, the attorney representing Mosey, has filed a motion to dismiss the grand jury indictment. The motion argues that the defense was not given proper notice of the state’s intent to seek an indictment, thereby denying them the opportunity to present evidence or testimony. Mueller has also requested that Mosey be released on her own recognizance, citing her deep community ties and arguing she is not a flight risk.

The organization, which was loosely affiliated with the Lutheran Church, had relied on private donations and government grants. With the church having largely cut ties and the nonprofit currently in bankruptcy, the trustee is evaluating offers from parties who have presented potential offers for purchasing the building.

Mosey is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 23 for a hearing regarding the motions to dismiss and for bail reduction.

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