SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Charges have been dropped against a UCF trustee who resigned after he was arrested in a prostitution sting in Seminole County.
Harold Mills, 53, was arrested at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs during an undercover operation at the park, according to a Seminole County Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
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However, the state attorney’s office will not be pursuing charges against Mills, who was the vice chair of the UCF Board of Trustees.
Below are statements from Mills and his attorney, Mark NeJame.
“I’d like to thank my entire team led by Mark NeJame –they are the epitome of excellence. I’d also like to thank the Seminole County State Attorney’s Office for their integrity and professionalism throughout. Additionally, I’d like to acknowledge the Sheriff’s Office for the civility they extended to me.
“I cannot express enough how much the outpouring of support and words of encouragement from our community have meant to me and my family over the last few weeks. Your friendships are invaluable, and I will find the opportunity to thank you personally.
“There are many lessons learned throughout this experience. Not the least of which, is that no matter what your belief, like Jesus himself, we can all learn to extend more grace, and mercy and kindness to each other as neighbors.
“My family has experienced significant trauma in recent years and now that this process is behind us, my request is that we be provided the privacy, time, and space to pursue our path to healing.”
Harold Mills
“From the onset, I stated that initial reports are often inaccurate and wrong.
“Not guilty papers were filed, our factual and legal positions were listened to, and no charges brought.
“We’re thankful to the State Attorney’s office for its competent and proficient handling of this matter. Now Harold can move forward with his family, philanthropy, businesses, and life and be considered exonerated.”
Mark NeJame, attorney
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A UCF spokesperson confirmed that Mills resigned from the university’s governing board earlier this week.
“The Board has initiated the process of holding elections for Vice Chair pursuant to its bylaws,” the spokesperson said in an emailed statement.
Mills served as a board member at UCF, Guidewell, Florida Blue, Rollins College, LIFT Orlando and the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center, according to UCF officials.
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