Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill is currently under investigation after being accused of embezzling funds from a 96-year-old woman, according to The Independent.
The allegations suggest that Hill used her position to obtain power of attorney over the elderly victim and subsequently misused the funds for personal expenses, including a facelift, a new home, clothing, car insurance payments, dental surgery, and a lavish New Year’s Eve stay at a Miami hotel. Additionally, it is claimed that Hill accumulated over $10,000 in debt using the woman’s name.
Despite not being arrested or formally charged, Hill is currently under investigation by the state, which began in February 2023 following a tip from a former staffer. Hill first encountered the elderly woman in 2021 due to her
“poor living conditions.”
Within a short time, Hill took on the responsibilities of power of attorney, pre-need guardian, and healthcare surrogate for the woman, who had a savings account with over $164,000 at that time.
The woman claims she signed
“some sort of document”
but did not fully understand their contents. Court documents also assert that the elderly woman did not authorize Hill to utilize her savings to secure a mortgage for a property in the Lake Mann Estates area of Orlando.
It is believed that Hill’s son and girlfriend are residing in the house, while Hill herself lives in a separate residence that was reportedly renovated using a significant portion of the victim’s savings. An Orange County judge has reportedly ordered Hill to refrain from any contact with the woman, who has since appointed a new power of attorney.
Hill, who has served as an Orlando City Council member since 2014, has vehemently denied the allegations.
“I trust in God above all things, and I trust in the process. After ten years of service for the City of Orlando, I’ve illustrated my love and compassion for my constituents, my city, and my family. I know the truth; I know I’m entitled to due process, in which I trust, and I will await my day in court to prove my innocence,”
she told The Independent.
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