A central Florida Republican, Rep. Cory Mills, has been accused of releasing intimate videos and private images after his breakup with a beauty pageant titleholder, according to a report filed with law enforcement last month.Refuting the allegations, Mills on Wednesday called the claims false and said that he had always conducted himself with integrity, AP reported. The allegations were initially reported to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office in north Florida on July 14.“These claims are false and misrepresent the nature of my interactions,” Mills said. “I have always conducted myself with integrity, both personally and in service to Florida’s 7th District.”The case has been transferred to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, according to Sgt. Steven Khachigan, their spokesman.The matter remains uncharged, with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement declining to comment on active investigations.Mills attributed these allegations to Anthony Sabatini, a former political rival and Lake County commissioner who competed against him in a 2022 GOP primary for the House position.“Anthony Sabatini is weaponizing the legal system to launch a political attack against the man who beat him in the primary, using his corporate legal office to push a narrative built on lies and flawed legal arguments — all to score political headlines,” Mills declared.Mills indicated he would refrain from further comments.“My team and I will fully cooperate to ensure the truth is made clear. I remain focused on serving my constituents and advancing America First policies,” his statement concluded.Sabatini’s response was limited to a social media post stating: “Mills must resign.”The 25-year-old complainant informed investigators about her relationship with Mills, which began in 2021 and concluded in February. She resided at his New Smyrna Beach, Florida residence while he commuted to Washington. She stated Mills was separated when they met, claiming his divorce would finalise in 2024.She relocated to Columbia County after reports emerged about another woman described as Mills’s girlfriend in Washington. Subsequently, she reported that Mills repeatedly contacted her with threats to release intimate content and warned about potential harm to her future romantic interests.Mills, who entered Congress in 2022, represents a district spanning from Orlando to the Daytona Beach area.
