Miss USA accuses Republican congressman of revenge porn threat

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Miss United States has accused a Republican congressman of threatening to release explicit images and videos of her after she ended their relationship.
Lindsey Langston, the 2024 winner of the beauty pageant, also claimed that Cory Mills, a representative for central Florida, threatened to harm her future romantic partners, according to a police report filed in the state.
According to the July 14 report, which was made public this week, the 25-year-old told authorities that her romantic relationship with Mr Mills started in 2021 and ended in February.
Mr Mills then allegedly contacted Ms Langston, who is expected to compete at Miss Universe in November, 'numerous times' and threatened to release explicit images of her and videos of her engaging in sexual acts, the report said.
The alleged threats were made when the congressman believed Ms Langston 'to have other romantic partners in her life after the breakup', the report added.
It also noted that she shared messages allegedly backing up her claims.
No charges have been filed and Mr Mills, 45, denied the allegations on Wednesday.
At the time they met, Mr Mills was still married but had separated from his wife, and he told Ms Langston that the divorce would be finalised in 2024, she claimed.
Mr Mills, an Army veteran who received a Bronze Star for his service in Iraq, represents a district north-east of Orlando and was elected to a second term in Congress in 2024.
In January, the staunch supporter of Donald Trump spoke openly about running for senate until Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor, appointed Ashley Moody instead.
Ms Langston, who is a Republican state committee member, said she moved out of Mr Mills' home earlier this year following news reports that police investigated an assault by the representative against a different woman described as his 'girlfriend' in Washington.
Both Mr Mills and the woman denied that any assault took place, and the congressman was not charged in the incident.
'Political attack'
Responding to Ms Langston's allegations, Mr Mills said: 'These claims are false and misrepresent the nature of my interactions. I have always conducted myself with integrity, both personally and in service to Florida's 7th District.'
Instead, he claimed that the accusations were a 'political attack' crafted by Anthony Sabatini, his former political rival, 'to score political headlines'.
Mr Sabatini, who ran against the Florida Republican in a 2022 GOP primary for the House seat, is also serving as Ms Langston's lawyer, Politico reported.
He posted alleged screenshots of the threats that Mr Mills made towards Ms Langston on social media on Wednesday and claimed that she had filed a restraining order, which has not been confirmed.
Mr Mills statement said: 'Anthony Sabatini is weaponising 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.'
Mr Sabatini's response was limited to a social media post stating: 'Mills must resign.'
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