DOJ Launches Criminal Probe Against Florida Congressman Cory Mills

By Michael Katz
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 09:52 PM EDT

The Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into Florida Representative Cory Mills, according to multiple sources. A third source confirmed that the FBI contacted at least one individual last year regarding Mills’ finances, alleged misconduct, and people in his orbit.

Mills, elected to represent Florida’s 7th Congressional District in 2022 and running for re-election in November, faces a House Ethics Committee investigation dating back to November 2025. The probe centers on campaign finance violations, financial disclosures, government contracts, and personal conduct—including a February 2025 domestic incident and a court-ordered injunction involving a former girlfriend.

The committee has authorized nearly 20 subpoenas, collected thousands of documents, and contacted dozens of witnesses during its review. Mills has consistently denied wrongdoing despite bipartisan demands for his resignation or expulsion from the House. In April, Representative Nancy Mace introduced a resolution alleging “overwhelming evidence” that included allegations of beating women, instructing them to lie about incidents, cyberstalking, false claims about military service, and profiting from his congressional seat. The measure never advanced to a vote.

In November, Mace forced a floor vote to censure Mills and strip him of committee assignments, but lawmakers voted 310-103 to send her complaint to the Ethics Committee instead. House GOP leaders declined to expel Mills, citing the ongoing committee investigation.

Mills stated he had “no knowledge” of the DOJ probe and emphasized that the Federal Election Commission had dismissed past campaign finance investigations. When asked about the current matter, he reiterated, “This is the first I’m hearing about it.” The DOJ and FBI declined to comment when contacted by reporters.