Miss United States accuses GOP Rep. Cory Mills of threatening to release explicit videos of her

The Hill

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A Florida Republican official and beauty pageant title-holder has accused Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) of threatening to release explicit videos of her after their romantic relationship ended earlier this year, according to a police incident report.
Lindsey Langston, who was crowned Miss United States 2024 and was elected as a Republican state committeewoman last year, made the allegations in an interview with the Columbia County, Fla., Sheriff's Office on July 14.
Mills told The Hill in a statement that the claims 'are false and misrepresent the nature of my interactions.' He has not been charged with a crime.
According to the police incident report, Langston, 25, began a romantic relationship with Mills, 45, in November 2021 and moved into his house in Florida after he told her his divorce was finalized in May 2024.
In February 2025, Langston ended the relationship after she saw news reports that police were investigating a physical altercation between Mills and another woman in his Washington, D.C. residence. Both Mills and the alleged victim later denied that a physical altercation took place.
'Lindsey confronted Cory about the woman, to which Cory told her he was not in a romantic relationship with her and the press fabricated the story,' the police incident report said. 'Lindsey then found a social media account for the other woman and saw posted photos of her with Cory.'
After the break-up, 'Cory has contacted Lindsey numerous times on numerous different accounts threatening to release nude images and videos of her, to include recorded videos of her and Cory engaging in sexual acts,' the incident report said.
Mills also sent messages threatening to harm men that Langston dated in the future, she told police.
The last message Mills sent Langston — who was crowned Miss United States on Oct. 8, 2024 — before the report on June 12 was: 'I hope you hold your crown until the end.'
The allegations and incident report were first reported by Drop Site News and Blaze News.
Columbia County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Steven Khachigan told The Hill that the report was forwarded to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for further review. The FDLE did not immediately return The Hill's request for comment.
Before speaking to police, Langston consulted Anthony Sabatini, a former Florida state representative who ran in the Republican primary against Mills for his congressional seat in 2022, for legal advice, Sabatini told The Hill.
In a statement to The Hill, Mills took aim at Sabatini.
'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 said.
'We have not been made aware of any report or allegations from law enforcement or the alleged complainant,' Mills continued. '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.
'Out of respect for the legal process, I won't comment further at this time. 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. I appreciate your understanding as we deal with this private matter and your support during time,' Mills said.
Sabatini in response pointed to screenshots of messages allegedly sent by Mills to Langston, which have been posted on social media.
'Get me his number and I can send him videos. Take care,' Mills allegedly said in one message.
'Let him put his actions behind his mouth. I can send him a few videos of you as well. Oh, I still have them,' Mills allegedly said in other messages.
Sabatini told The Hill that a restraining order for Langston against Mills is pending.