Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill says she believes in the process as she looks to fight the criminal indictment against her. She was arrested for allegedly defrauding a 96-year-old constituent.Hill was silent after bonding out of jail on fraud charges, but now the Orlando city commissioner writes, "It's unfortunate that I have been thrust into these circumstances with these allegations. Unfortunate not just for me but for Mrs. (victim's name) whom I've loved and cared for like my own family."Lee Massie is with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement."Mrs. Hill effectively betrayed the trust of her community by taking advantage of a 96-year-old elderly citizen," Massie said. Related: Who is Regina Hill, the Orlando commissioner arrested for allegedly defrauding an older woman?State agents paint a very different picture, saying Hill met a constituent and used illegal means to gain financial gain — more than 100,000.John Vecchio is the special agent in charge."By obtaining and later using the victim's personal information and financial funds for her own benefit," Vecchio said. Hill responded in a statement, "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."Related: Regina Hill: Legal expert and District 5 residents weigh in on Orlando Commissioner's arrestAt Orlando City Hall, an email said it's aware of the arrest and the charges, but said any discipline of someone elected would have to come from the governor's office."This is a target-rich environment, this state, for exploitation because you have a lot of seniors and you have a lot of seniors who are retired and have some income," Gov. Ron DeSantis said. The governor was asked about the Hill investigation while in town Wednesday before the indictment was announced.Related: Orlando commissioner under investigation for allegedly taking advantage of 96-year-old constituent"If a municipal elected official is indicted by a grand jury, then I would suspend. That's typical," DeSantis said. Hill defended her work as an elected commissioner."After 10 years of service for the city of Orlando, I've Illustrated my love and compassion for my constituents, my city and my family," Hill said in a statement. The governor has yet to announce any discipline.We’ve reached out and are waiting to hear back.Top headlines:Orange County sheriff: Deputy opened fire when suspect jumped out of rideshare vehicle with gun Brevard sheriff: Husband of missing woman found dead arrested for murder Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill arrested, accused of elderly exploitation
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill says she believes in the process as she looks to fight the criminal indictment against her. She was arrested for allegedly defrauding a 96-year-old constituent.
Hill was silent after bonding out of jail on fraud charges, but now the Orlando city commissioner writes, "It's unfortunate that I have been thrust into these circumstances with these allegations. Unfortunate not just for me but for Mrs. (victim's name) whom I've loved and cared for like my own family."
Lee Massie is with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
"Mrs. Hill effectively betrayed the trust of her community by taking advantage of a 96-year-old elderly citizen," Massie said.
Related: Who is Regina Hill, the Orlando commissioner arrested for allegedly defrauding an older woman?
State agents paint a very different picture, saying Hill met a constituent and used illegal means to gain financial gain — more than 100,000.
John Vecchio is the special agent in charge.
"By obtaining and later using the victim's personal information and financial funds for her own benefit," Vecchio said.
Hill responded in a statement, "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."
Related: Regina Hill: Legal expert and District 5 residents weigh in on Orlando Commissioner's arrest
At Orlando City Hall, an email said it's aware of the arrest and the charges, but said any discipline of someone elected would have to come from the governor's office.
"This is a target-rich environment, this state, for exploitation because you have a lot of seniors and you have a lot of seniors who are retired and have some income," Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The governor was asked about the Hill investigation while in town Wednesday before the indictment was announced.
Related: Orlando commissioner under investigation for allegedly taking advantage of 96-year-old constituent
"If a municipal elected official is indicted by a grand jury, then I would suspend. That's typical," DeSantis said.
Hill defended her work as an elected commissioner.
"After 10 years of service for the city of Orlando, I've Illustrated my love and compassion for my constituents, my city and my family," Hill said in a statement.
The governor has yet to announce any discipline.
We’ve reached out and are waiting to hear back.
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