The cloud of legal troubles continues to gather over former Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill, as an array of federal investigations and allegations have surfaced. ClickOrlando reports that new documents reveal a concurrent investigation by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, focused on the purchase of a home using federal loans for the mortgage. Details from the State Attorney’s Office pointedly accuse Hill of abusing the power of attorney granted by a 96-year-old woman, leading to the procurement of a $428,000 mortgage and the unauthorized diversion of over $100,000 for personal amenities, including cosmetic procedures.
According to the report by WESH, the nonagenarian expressed confusion when it was suggested that the bulk of her estate was to be left to Hill. "I'm so confused now, but it looks like everything I have goes to Regina Hill," she stated to an investigator, countering the predetermined distribution to Mount Olive Church and Talladega College.
The former commissioner's choice of caregivers for the elderly woman has been decisively criticized. The investigative report indicates that the hired individuals lacked affiliation with any certified healthcare agency, with at least two reportedly being uncooperative with law enforcement and possessing criminal histories that include charges ranging from drug possession to aggravated assault.
Additionally, state investigators conducted surveillance on a property at 3411 Lewis Court, where Hill was suspected of residing, which falls within Orlando City District 6 – a different district than the one she was elected to represent. Hill, who has not faced federal charges yet, continues to deny any wrongdoing. Her criminal trial is presently set to begin in September, which promises to resolve at least some elements of the various allegations posed against her.
