Former Orlando commissioner Regina Hill expected in court later this month

Geovany Dias
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After weeks of legal battles and controversy, former Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill’s civil case was dismissed on Friday.

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The judge overseeing the case issued an order requiring Hill to stay away from the 96-year-old woman she’s accused of stealing from, court documents show.

Hill has maintained she did nothing wrong.

“I improved Ms. Curtis’ life, and I love her,” Hill said. “I showed her a lot of love and attention, and that’s all I can say.”

Read: ‘Trusting the process’: Ex-Commissioner Regina Hill talks to Channel 9 after taking the stand

Regina Hill now faces 7 felony charges, including impersonation and mortgage fraud.

“I’m trusting the process, and I’m trusting God,” she said on her way out of the courtroom on Friday.

If found guilty, she could be sentenced to life in prison.

Her next court appearance is scheduled for Apr. 16.

Read: Three possible candidates exploring campaigns to replace Regina Hill

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Regina Hill
Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill left the Orange County Jail on Tuesday afternoon after paying bail.
Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill left the Orange County Jail on Tuesday afternoon after paying bail.
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Orlando commissioner
Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill, 58, was arrested Thursday morning on elderly exploitation and fraud charges, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said.
Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill, 58, was arrested Thursday morning on elderly exploitation and fraud charges, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced Thursday morning that Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill was arrested after an investigation into accusations of elderly exploitation and fraud.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced Thursday morning that Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill was arrested after an investigation into accusations of elderly exploitation and fraud.
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GF Default - Raw Regina Hill pushes for bill that protects witnesses
GF Default - Raw: Regina Hill speaks to Channel 9
GF Default - Raw: Regina Hill speaks to Channel 9
Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill, 58, was arrested Thursday morning on elderly exploitation and fraud charges, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said.
Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill, 58, was arrested Thursday morning on elderly exploitation and fraud charges, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said.

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