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Yahoo
07-08-2025
- Politics
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What are some of the reported scandals involving Rep. Cory Mills? Here are 5
Rep. Cory Mills has been in the news for a variety of reasons since he was first elected in 2023. Most recently, Mills was sued for owing over $85,000 in back rent for his Washington, D.C. apartment and accused of in a Florida sheriff's office complaint made by Miss United States of threatening his ex-girlfriend to release intimate images and videos after she broke up with him Who is Cory Mills? Where is the seventh district in Florida? Rep. Cory Mills, 45, is a Floridian politician, businessman, and Army veteran, currently serving as a member of the 119th Congress. He has represented Florida's 7th congressional district, which includes Seminole and southern Volusia counties, since 2023. He is a Florida native, born in Winter Haven and raised in Auburndale. He went to college at Florida State College in Jacksonville, earning an Associate of Arts degree in liberal arts and sciences. According to his website, he served in the Army with the 82nd Airborne Division and Joint Special Operations Command from 1999 through 2003. After serving, he co-founded Pacem Solution International LLC and Pacem Defense LLC, which his website says supported risk management assessments, intelligence collection, and security for media. In November 2022, he defeated Democratic nominee Karen Green in the general election with 58.5% of the vote. What are some of the reported scandals involving Mills? Here are five scandals Mills has been involved with since 2023: Questions around Mills' Bronze Star Rep. Cory Mills was accused of lying about earning a Bronze Star medal. The Bronze Star Medal is the fourth-highest military decoration for valor in the US military. According to a document obtained by NOTUS, Mills rushed to the aid of two soldiers who had been struck, applied emergency life-saving care at the 'great risk to his own life,' helped evacuate them and saved their lives. However, those present told the outlet that they do not remember him being present during the rescue. 'From what I understand about Mills is he might have been in the unit. I don't remember him being involved in the medevac,' fellow soldier Alan Babin said. 'To be fair, I was worried about the patients. I don't remember him, and from what I understand, other people don't remember him.' Mills denied accusations of misrepresenting his four-year military career, sharing documents with The Daytona Beach News-Journal, he says, that prove his record of heroic Army service. However, there are errors on Mills' DD 214 indicating he had 0 days of foreign service, which he says is why he's drawn skeptics. 'I'm tired of the slander and the defamation," Mills said last year. "I ran for office to be able to serve the American people, not to defend something I did 20 years ago over and over and over.' House committee claims Mills misrepresented his financial interests The House Ethics Committee stated in December 2024 that it had "extended the matter regarding Mills" that had been provided by the Office of Congressional Ethics, an independent, non-partisan entity charged with receiving and reviewing allegations of misconduct concerning House members and staff. According to the report, it says Rep. Mills/his campaign committee might have: Omitted or misrepresented required information in his financial disclosure statements. Accepted excessive contributions in the form of personal loans and contributions that may not have derived from Rep. Mills's personal funds. Entered into, enjoyed, or held contracts with federal agencies. Accepted, through his campaign committee Cory Mills for Congress in-kind contributions in the form of credit not extended in the ordinary course of business. Accepted, through his campaign committee, a contribution that was not lawfully made pursuant to the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 by receiving credit not extended in the ordinary course of business. As of August 2025, these claims are still under investigation. Investigated in assault of former girlfriend Washington, D.C., Metro police investigated Mills in February 2025 in a report of an assault on his girlfriend, Sarah Raviani, at the time. She called authorities about an assault in the Washington, D.C., penthouse they shared. Raviani later denied any assault, saying bruising and marks on her arms were the result of eczema and a long weekend in Dubai. Mills was never charged in the matter and denied wrongdoing. Faced eviction from his Washington, D.C., luxury apartment Mills was sued by his landlord in the District of Columbia Superior Court in July who claimed in the court filing that the congressman owed more than $85,000 in back rent. Mills settled with his landlord on Aug. 4. Before that, Mills posted what he suggested was proof of his attempt to make payments but they "failed to process." He posted screenshots of emails dated June 17 and July 3. Accused of sextortion by former Miss United States Most recently, Miss United States Lindsey Langston has accused Mills, in a complaint to police, of threatening to release sex videos from their time together. Langston met with Columbia County sheriff's investigators on July 14 and alleged she and Mills had been in a relationship for more than three years, she had broken it off in February, and Mills had suggested he might release nude images and sex videos of her, as well as threaten any of her future romantic partners. Anthony Sabatini − a Mount Dora attorney who represents Langston − shared several text messages from what appear to be Mills' phone referencing the sex videos. Mills said in an Aug. 6 statement to The Daytona Beach News-Journal that he has not been made aware of any law enforcement complaint. The complaint was obtained by the USA TODAY Network newspaper. "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. '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," Mills continued. This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Rep. Cory Mills: See 5 scandals involving Florida congressman Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Health
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Benefits resource fair, claims clinic set for Ramsey County vets
Local veterans can learn more about benefits and healthcare options at a Veterans Resource Fair and Claims Clinic on Thursday. The event, held by the Department of Veteran Affairs and the Ramsey County Veterans Service Offices, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at the Rondo Community Library, 461 Dale St. N., St. Paul. Veterans can speak to representatives from the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, St. Paul Veterans Benefits Administration Regional Office and the Ramsey County Veterans Service. In addition, veterans can work with Veterans Affairs claim processors on disability compensation claims and benefit questions. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments can also be made online at Veterans are asked to bring a copy of their DD214 and any recent VA claim correspondence they may have. Officials say there are nearly 20,000 veterans in Ramsey County. Officials say that 11,000 of them are not using benefits or healthcare they are entitled to have. D-Day veterans return to Normandy to mark 81st anniversary of landings The man whose weather forecast saved the world WWII vets are rock stars in France as they hand over the duty of remembering D-Day Minnesota veterans with PTSD turn to the outdoors to improve mental health Minnesota political leaders emphasize support for veterans at Fort Snelling program
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
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Memorial Day events slated in area
May 23—As in years past, Albert Lea and the surrounding communities will observe Memorial Day with special programs in area cemeteries, including a larger program to honor deceased military veterans. The Honor Guard will start the day with a ceremony at Lakewood Cemetery at 8 a.m., followed by a ceremony from 8:15 to 8:30 a.m. at St. Theodore Catholic Cemetery. From 8:45 to 9 a.m., a ceremony will be at Hillcrest Cemetery, followed by one from 9:15 to 9:30 a.m. at the Freeborn County veterans memorial outside the Freeborn County courthouse at the corner of South Broadway and East College Street. At 10 a.m. will be the traditional wreath drop ceremony on Fountain Lake, in which pilot Jim Hanson will celebrate his 53rd year of flying for the event, and the Memorial Day program will take place from 11 a.m. to noon at Graceland Cemetery. Albert Lea resident and Desert Storm veteran Greg Sundholm will be the speaker for the event. Sundholm serves as the quartermaster for the VFW Post 447 and is also the treasurer for Disabled American Veterans Chapter 16. In addition to Sundholm's remarks, there will be the traditional laying of the wreaths ceremony by representatives from Albert Lea veterans organizations, the Minnesota National Guard, Gold Star parents Don and Deb Goodnature and a POW-MIA representative. There will also be music, a volley fire by the Honor Guard and flag raising ceremonies. In case of rain, the ceremony will be moved to the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center at 147 N. Broadway. Following the program, there will be a free Memorial Day lunch for all active duty, National Guard, Reserves, retirees and veterans at American Legion Post 56. Bring your DD214, DOD ID card or VA card for verification. The cost for the meal is a $7 donation for non-veterans. This year's Memorial Day events are organized by VFW Post 447. Other ceremonies in the area are as follows: —The Lundberg Lee Legion Post 266 of Hartland will host a Memorial Day service at 9 a.m. Monday at the Cross of Glory Church in Hartland. The guest speaker will be Albert Lea American Legion Post Cmdr. Ole Olson. The NRHEG band will provide music, and the Cross of Glory Altar Guild will provide a light mid-morning lunch. —There will be a prayer service with the Honor Guard at 9 a.m. at the Bath Cemetery. Coffee and doughnuts will be served afterward.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- General
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Huntingdon County VFW food giveaway to benefit veterans
HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WTAJ) — A local effort is stepping up to support those who served. VFW Post 1754 will distribute food to veterans and their surviving spouses during a special event in Huntingdon County on Thursday, May 22. The event, part of the Fourth Annual Veterans of Foreign Wars National Day of Service, will begin at 9 a.m. at War Veterans Memorial Field on Standing Stone Avenue. The distribution will begin once the food truck arrives on site. Qualifying recipients must reside in Huntingdon County and show proof of military service, such as a DD214 or VA Clinic ID. Each monthly food package includes pantry staples like pasta, soup and cereal, along with fresh produce, dairy products, and 5 to 10 pounds of meat. The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank supplies the food, which is made possible through donations from local VFWs, American Legions, Elks, Knights of Columbus and community members. Regular volunteers include local veterans, members of the Huntingdon Bearcats football team, Brenneman's Meat Market and individual residents. An application is required for this event reach out to Douglas Smith at (814) 599-8915 or for more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Health
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Veteran enrollment fair to take place in DuBois
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An enrollment fair to help veterans sign up for healthcare, file claims and provide any assistance is set to take place in DuBois. The veteran enrollment fair will occur on Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the DuBois Outpatient Clinic (5690 Shaffer Road, DuBois). The event is being held by the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center. U.S. Army Veteran in Centre County receives free roof replacement Veterans are encouraged to bring their DD214 and insurance information to the fair. Specialists, officers and representatives will be at the fair to help veterans enroll in VA healthcare and file service-connected disability claims. Representatives from services like women's health, mental health and telehealth will also be there. Veterans who may fall under the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins (PACT) Act of 2022 are also strongly encouraged to come and apply. This act allows millions of eligible veterans to apply directly for VA care, without needing to apply for VA benefits first. The PACT Act covers veterans from Vietnam, the Gulf War, the Iraq War and the Afghanistan War. It also covers those who were deployed for support operations for the Global War on Terror. The medical center will be hosting other events throughout the year, including more enrollment fairs, and you can keep up to date with them on the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center Facebook page. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
