Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Suspended Orlando city commissioner Regina Hill's trial delayed, pushed to 2025

by Bob Hazen


The criminal trial of a suspended Orlando city commissioner will not happen this year.

Regina Hill was scheduled to go on trial for exploitation of the elderly and fraud charges in less than two weeks. At a hearing Tuesday, her attorney told the judge he needs more time to interview witnesses and sift through a large amount of evidence in the case.

Judge Michael Kraynick agreed to delay the trial until January 2025.

Hill was arrested by Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents who allege she stole more than $100,000 from a 96-year-old woman who lived in her district. They say Hill spent the money on luxuries for herself and used the woman’s name to help buy a house.

Hill allegedly convinced the victim to sign over power of attorney to Hill, but has denied any wrongdoing. She was suspended from office by Gov. Ron DeSantis shortly after her arrest in March. The city held a special election to fill her seat on the city council.

In July, Hill said she wanted the trial to start quickly so she could clear her name and regain her seat. If she is found not guilty or the case is dropped, Hill could return to the council, although her term ends in January 2026, one year after the new scheduled start date for her trial.

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Suspended Orlando city commissioner Regina Hill's trial delayed, pushed to 2025

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