Republican Representative Cory Mills of Florida is under active criminal investigation by the Department of Justice. The specifics of the investigation are unknown, but it is separate from another inquiry being conducted by the House Ethics Committee. The House Ethics Committee is investigating Mills for allegations of campaign finance violations, sexual misconduct, and dating violence. The investigation by the House Ethics Committee is ongoing.
Mills has been accused of domestic abuse stemming from an incident in February 2025 and blackmail in July of the same year, in which he allegedly threatened to release explicit images of a romantic partner. He has denied any wrongdoing and has not been charged with any crimes. The allegations against Mills are serious and have sparked concern among his colleagues in Congress. The investigation by the Department of Justice is a significant development in the case against Mills.
The House Ethics Committee released a statement in April indicating that its investigation into Mills was still ongoing. The committee noted that its inquiry involves "sexual misconduct and/or dating violence," but did not specify a timeline for when it plans to wrap up the probe. The committee's investigation began in November 2025 and is continuing to gather evidence and testimony. The outcome of the investigation is uncertain and will depend on the findings of the committee.
Representative Nancy Mace of South Carolina filed a motion to expel Mills in April, accusing him of misrepresenting his military service, sexual misconduct, campaign finance violations, and illicit involvement in federal contracts. Mills was first elected to Congress in 2022 and was re-elected in 2024. He is currently seeking a third term in the House of Representatives. The motion to expel Mills is a significant development in the case against him and will be considered by the full House of Representatives.
The investigation into Mills is a complex and ongoing process, with multiple agencies and committees involved. The outcome of the investigation will depend on the evidence gathered and the findings of the committees involved. Mills continues to deny any wrongdoing and has not been charged with any crimes. The case against Mills will continue to be monitored closely by Congress and the public.
