DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation Into Rep. Cory Mills Of Florida
The Department of Justice is conducting a criminal investigation into Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., MS NOW reported on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.[1]
A third source told MS NOW that FBI agents contacted at least one person in 2025 about Mills' finances, alleged misconduct, and associates connected to him.[1] Mills told MS NOW he was unaware of any DOJ probe and said the Federal Election Commission had previously dismissed a campaign finance investigation.[1]
The House Ethics Committee opened a probe in November 2025 and later expanded it to examine alleged campaign finance violations, sexual misconduct, unreported gifts, financial disclosure problems, misuse of office, and misuse of congressional resources.[1] By May 2026, Ethics Committee leaders reported issuing more than 20 subpoenas, collecting thousands of documents, and contacting dozens of witnesses in the inquiry.[1]
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- On July 21, 2026, MS NOW reported that the Department of Justice is conducting a criminal investigation into Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., citing two sources familiar with the matter.
- A third source said the FBI contacted at least one person in 2025 about Mills' finances, alleged misconduct, and individuals connected to him.
- Mills told MS NOW on July 21, 2026, that he was unaware of any DOJ probe and said the Federal Election Commission had previously dismissed a campaign finance investigation.
- The House Ethics Committee opened a probe in November 2025 and later expanded it to examine alleged campaign finance violations, sexual misconduct, unreported gifts, financial disclosure issues, misuse of office, and misuse of congressional resources.
- By May 2026, Ethics Committee leaders reported issuing more than 20 subpoenas, gathering thousands of documents, and reaching out to dozens of witnesses in the Mills inquiry.
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