A Florida judge has issued a protective order against Congressman Cory Mills. The order prohibits him from contacting his former girlfriend, Lindsey Langston, who is also the reigning Miss United States. The ruling came after Ms. Langston alleged that Mills had threatened her with revenge porn following their breakup.
Details of the Court Order Against Cory Mills
On Tuesday, the Third Judicial Circuit Judge Fred Koberlein Jr. ruled that Mills must stay at least 500 feet away from Langston. The judge determined that she had “reasonable cause to believe she is in imminent danger of becoming the victim of another act of dating violence” without this injunction.
- Key Individuals:
- Cory Mills – Republican Congressman from Florida
- Lindsey Langston – Former girlfriend and Miss United States
- Important Dates:
- November 2021 – Mills and Langston began dating
- February 2023 – Langston discovered Mills was under investigation for assault
- May and June 2023 – Langston received harassing messages from Mills
Background on the Relationship
The relationship between Mills and Langston started in November 2021 when she was 22 and he was 41. Their relationship soured after Langston learned about Mills’ alleged involvement in an assault case in Washington, D.C. This information came to light through news reports.
After the February incident, Langston decided to end the relationship. She claimed that Mills misled her regarding his connection to another woman involved in the assault investigation. Following the breakup, Langston reported receiving a series of threatening messages from Mills.
Allegations and Response
Throughout the court proceedings, Mills allegedly threatened to send explicit videos of Langston to any future partners she might have. As Miss United States, Langston is expected to adhere to a strict morality clause, amplifying the impact of these threats.
Judge Koberlein noted that he found Mills’ testimony regarding the intimate videos to be untruthful. Mills has not faced criminal charges associated with either the allegations from Langston or the prior assault investigation, which the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., reportedly closed in August.
Future Implications
This protective order aims to safeguard Ms. Langston from further harassment and potential threats from Mills. The political implications for Mills, a noted ally of former President Trump, remain uncertain as he has yet to release a public statement regarding the court’s decision.
As the situation unfolds, additional comments from both Mills and Langston’s legal representatives are anticipated in the coming days.
