GOP Representative Allegedly Threatens to Leak Ex-girlfriend's Explicit Photos following Split with Miss United States
Representative Cory Mills of Florida's 7th District is under investigation for sexual extortion following allegations made by Lindsey Langston, the reigning Miss United States. According to reports, Mills threatened to release nude photos and sex videos of Langston after their breakup, which constitutes a second-degree felony under Florida law.
The Timeline of Events
- February 20, 2025: Mills began contacting Langston repeatedly with threats to share intimate images and recordings, apparently motivated by his belief that Langston had other romantic partners after their breakup.
- Early August 2025: Langston publicly accused Mills and involved law enforcement. She provided screenshots of threatening messages allegedly from Mills, which have been submitted as evidence to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
- August 6-7, 2025: The allegations received media coverage, highlighting the sexual extortion claims and references to Florida’s extortion statutes.
- August 7, 2025: Anthony Sabatini, a Lake County Commissioner and former political opponent of Mills who briefly represented Langston, shared screenshots and described the situation as a criminal violation of Florida’s sexual extortion statutes.
- August 8, 2025: A judge declined Langston’s request for an immediate restraining order against Mills, though a hearing on the matter was scheduled for later in August. Sabatini noted Mills had ceased contact approximately a month prior to this hearing.
- August 10, 2025: Mills retained a criminal defense lawyer and publicly denied all allegations of extortion and threatening behavior.
Additional Context
Langston, 25, served as a GOP state committeewoman and was crowned Miss United States representing Florida in October 2024. Mills, 45, has faced other unrelated allegations, including a dispute with a Washington, D.C. landlord over unpaid rent.
The case remains under active review by law enforcement authorities, with further legal proceedings expected around mid to late August 2025.
Mills' Response and Future Plans
Mills has stated that he will fully cooperate with the legal process regarding the allegations made by Lindsey Langston. He maintains that he has always conducted himself with integrity, both personally and in service to Florida's 7th District. Mills has expressed his ambitions to continue his political career in the Senate, planning to run in 2026 for the Senate seat vacated by now-Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Despite the ongoing investigation, Mills remains focused on serving his constituents and advancing America First policies. The alleged assault occurred on Feb. 19 at a Washington apartment, while the alleged threats were made over multiple contacts, as stated in a police report filed by Langston with the Columbia County Sheriff's Department on July 14, 2025.
- The investigation into Representative Cory Mills of Florida's 7th District, who is accused of sexual extortion by Lindsey Langston, the reigning Miss United States, is ongoing and receiving general news coverage, as well as being discusses in the context of crime and justice.
- The case has been highlighted in the media, with Anthony Sabatini, a Lake County Commissioner, urging authorities to apply Florida’s sexual extortion statutes and accusing Mills of criminal behavior.
