Police in Washington, D.C., sought to arrest Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) last February after a 27-year-old woman accused him of assault, but no arrest was made, according to newly released records and body camera footage.
Officers responding to the incident observed visible bruising on the woman, who initially told police Mills had assaulted her. Under D.C. law, officers indicated there was probable cause for an arrest in a domestic violence case.
According to an exposé by The Washington Post, D.C. police were “about to arrest” Mills after he indicated he would call Attorney General Pam Bondi despite being told not to, before a supervising lieutenant intervened and halted the action.
The following day, officers requested that then-interim U.S. Attorney Ed Martin approve an arrest warrant. Martin declined to authorize it.
As Mediaite reports:
The Post reviewed body camera footage and documents for their report. According to the Post, the footage showed Mills saying he wanted to call then-Attorney General Pam Bondi to intervene. Richard Mazloom, the officer on the scene, threatened to arrest Mills as he appeared to reach for his phone.
“I stepped toward you once, if I do it again it will be to put you in handcuffs,” Mazloom said. “If I say don’t make a phone call, just don’t do it.”
The report indicated that Mazloom wanted to arrest Mills, but a lieutenant overrode him after the unidentified woman “changed her account after appearing to talk to the congressman.”
Multiple Allegations Under Scrutiny
Mills is facing a range of allegations that have come under renewed scrutiny following the resignations of Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales.
He has stated that his situation is not comparable to those cases, citing his recently concluded divorce proceedings and noting he has not been accused of misconduct involving congressional staff.
Mills is currently the subject of an investigation by the House Ethics Committee.
The allegations include:
- Assault Allegations: D.C. police investigated Mills in early 2025 in connection with an alleged physical assault of a 27-year-old woman at his Washington residence.
- Protective Order: In October 2025, a Florida judge issued a protective order after an ex-girlfriend alleged Mills threatened to release explicit material involving her.
- Intimidation Claims: Reports allege Mills may have instructed a woman to misrepresent the source of her injuries during a recorded call.
Financial and Ethical Questions
Mills is also facing scrutiny over financial and ethics-related issues:
- Campaign Finance: Allegations that he violated campaign finance laws during his 2022 and 2024 campaigns
- Federal Contracts: Investigations into whether he improperly benefited from government contracts tied to his private businesses while in office
- Misuse of Resources: Claims that he misused congressional resources or accepted improper benefits
Additional Scrutiny
- Military Record: Some lawmakers, including Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), have publicly questioned aspects of Mills’ military record
- Financial Issues: Reports indicate one of his companies is facing foreclosure and debt-related challenges
What Comes Next
Lawmakers from both parties have called for Mills to resign or face an expulsion vote.
However, Mills has not been charged with a crime related to these allegations, and the claims remain unproven.
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