A sitting Republican congressman faces a court-ordered restraining order after his high-profile ex-girlfriend accused him of harassment and threats to release intimate images, raising serious questions about abuse of power in Washington.
Story Snapshot
- Florida Judge grants restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills following harassment allegations from ex-girlfriend Lindsey Langston
- Langston, Miss United States and Republican state committeewoman, provided digital evidence of threats including revenge porn
- Mills denies all allegations, claiming they are politically motivated attacks against his character
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement reviewing case but no criminal charges filed as of October 2025
Congressional Republican Faces Legal Restraints
Representative Cory Mills, a Florida Republican elected in 2022, finds himself legally prohibited from contacting his former girlfriend after a Third Judicial Circuit Court judge granted a restraining order on August 5, 2025. The order requires Mills to maintain a 500-foot distance from Lindsey Langston’s home, workplace, and other specified locations. Mills was officially served with the legal documents on August 7, marking an unprecedented situation for the sitting congressman representing Florida’s 7th District.
Miss United States Files Harassment Complaint
Lindsey Langston, who holds the title of Miss United States and serves as a Republican state committeewoman, filed a police report with Columbia County Sheriff’s Office on July 14, 2025. The complaint detailed allegations of ongoing harassment, threats to release intimate photographs, and intimidation tactics targeting her future romantic relationships. Langston provided law enforcement with digital evidence supporting her claims, including documented communications that allegedly demonstrate a pattern of threatening behavior following their relationship’s end in February 2025.
Political Career Under Scrutiny
The allegations have sparked calls for Mills’ resignation from political opponents, including Democratic congressional candidate Noah Widmann, who questioned the congressman’s fitness for office. Mills has categorically denied all accusations, stating “These claims misrepresent the nature of my interactions. I have always conducted myself with integrity, both personally and in service to Florida’s 7th District.” The controversy threatens to overshadow Mills’ legislative work and could impact his future electoral prospects in what has become an increasingly visible case.
Investigation Continues Without Criminal Charges
Despite the serious nature of the allegations, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement continues its review without filing criminal charges as of October 2025. The case highlights the complex intersection of personal relationships and political power, particularly given Mills’ previous encounter with similar accusations from another girlfriend in Washington, D.C., though those allegations were later recanted. Legal experts note the rarity of restraining orders against sitting members of Congress, emphasizing the gravity of the court’s decision to impose legal restrictions on an elected federal official.
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Miss United States Lindsey Langston files restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills
Judge grants restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills after ex-girlfriend’s accusations
