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NewsFlorida DailyAugust 19, 2026Hillsborough

Leesburg woman convicted of stealing $350,000 from elderly widow

Kimberly Ruth Bitting was convicted of multiple felony charges for exploiting an elderly widow and stealing approximately $350,000 while acting as her power of attorney. The conviction follows a prosecution led by the Florida Office of Statewide Prosecution, as announced by Attorney General James Uthmeier.

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Why It Matters

This case highlights the legal consequences for individuals who abuse to misappropriate funds from vulnerable elderly residents.

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locationLeesburg“Home city of the defendant”organizationFlorida Office of Statewide Prosecution“Led the prosecution against Bitting”personJames Uthmeier“Announced the conviction of Kimberly Ruth Bitting”personKimberly Ruth Bitting“Leesburg woman convicted of exploiting an elderly widow”