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6 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Florida Rep. Cory Mills accused of revenge porn threat after breakup with beauty queen
U.S. Rep. Cory Mills, a Central Florida Republican, has been accused by a beauty pageant titleholder of threatening to release intimate videos and private images of her after she ended their romantic relationship, according to a report filed with law enforcement in July. Mills on Wednesday denied the allegations, which were first made by the woman in a July 14 report filed with the Columbia County Sheriff's Office in North Florida. "These claims are false and misrepresent the nature of my interactions," Mills said in a statement. "I have always conducted myself with integrity, both personally and in service to Florida's 7th District." The sheriff's office forwarded the information to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which is now handling the case, Sgt. Steven Khachigan, a spokesman for the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, said in an email. No charges have been filed. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said Wednesday that it doesn't comment on any active inquiries or investigations. In his statement, Mills said the allegations were being pushed by a former political opponent, Lake County commissioner Anthony Sabatini, who ran against him in a 2022 GOP primary for the House seat. "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. Mills said he wouldn't comment further. "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," Mills said in the statement. Sabatini didn't respond to an emailed inquiry, but posted on social media on Wednesday: "Mills must resign." The 25-year-old woman told sheriff's office investigators that she started a romantic relationship with Mills in 2021, and it ended in February. During their time together, she lived with him at a home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, while the congressman traveled back and forth from Washington. At the time they met, Mills was still married but had separated from his wife, and he told her that the divorce was finalized in 2024, she said. The woman said she moved out of the New Smyrna Beach home earlier this year and moved to Columbia County following news reports about allegations against Mills from another woman described as his girlfriend in Washington. After she left, the congressman contacted her numerous times, threatening to release nude images of her and videos of her and Mills engaging in sex acts, she said in the sheriff's office report. The congressman also threatened to harm any men that the woman planned to date in the future, she said. Mills was first elected to Congress in 2022, and his district stretches from the Orlando area to the Daytona Beach area.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Yahoo
Wisconsin high-speed pursuit of over 100mph ends in 21-year-olds arrest for OWI
CALEDONIA, Wis. (WFRV) – A 21-year-old man from southern Wisconsin was arrested for OWI and fleeing/eluding following a high-speed pursuit that reached speeds of over 100 mph on Thursday night. Just before 11:40 p.m. on July 10, a deputy with the Columbia County Sheriff's Office was patrolling I-90/I-94 in Caledonia when he spotted a vehicle with an equipment violation. Teacher at Kaukauna Catholic school accused of child sex crimes now facing 30 charges, pleads not guilty According to a release, when the deputy tried to initiate a traffic stop, the vehicle continued to flee at a high rate of speed, traveling eastbound on I-90/I-94. A few miles later, another deputy with Columbia County successfully deployed a tire deflation device, causing the vehicle's two front tires to go flat. The driver, later identified as 21-year-old Luis Toledo of Monroe, continued eastbound at speeds of over 100 mph. Shortly after, Toledo was pulled over in Dane County. Both Toledo and a passenger of his were taken into custody without further incident after authorities reportedly observed signs of alcohol impairment on Toledo. County Sheriff in Wisconsin mourns loss of retired K9 who responded to over 1,000 calls in 7 years Toledo was taken to the Columbia County Jail and the following charges: Felony bail jumping Fleeing/Eluding OWI – 2nd Offense 2nd Degree Reckless Endangering Safety Violation of Probation 'Thankfully, no one was injured from the dangerous decision made to flee the deputy while impaired,' said Lieutenant Jordan Haueter. 'This is another example of why the Sheriff's Office makes locating impaired drivers and holding them accountable for their poor decision to operate a motor vehicle while impaired a priority.' No additional information was provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
5 arrested, 2 injured after shooting in Harrisburg, Richmond County deputies beef up patrols
Augusta, GA (WJBF) – Five people are in police custody after a shooting in Augusta's Harrisburg neighborhood. It happened Sunday around 8:30pm. According to Lt. Lewis Blanchard, Chief of Staff for the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, the shooting was between teenagers. He tells NewsChannel 6 that the situation is under control and extra deputies will be patrolling the area throughout the rest of the evening. Two people were takend to the hospital. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office is assisting in the investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
