A disturbing case of alleged sexual blackmail has emerged in Washington political circles.

According to The New York Post, Lindsey Langston, the reigning Miss United States, has filed a police report accusing Republican Congressman Cory Mills of Florida of threatening to release explicit photos and videos of her after their relationship ended. The 25-year-old beauty queen reported the alleged sextortion attempt to the Columbia County Sheriff's Office in Florida on July 14.

The police report states that Mills, 45, has contacted Langston "numerous times on numerous different accounts threatening to release nude images and videos of her, to include recorded videos of her and Cory engaging in sexual acts." These threats allegedly began on February 20, 2025, following their breakup when Mills believed Langston was seeing other people.

Relationship Timeline and Shocking Allegations

Langston and Mills had been dating since November 2021 and began sharing a house in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, in May 2024. The congressman had reportedly told Langston that his divorce from his estranged wife, Rana Al Saadi, was finalized.

Their relationship took a turn in February 2025 when Langston discovered news reports about an incident involving Mills and another woman, Sarah Raviani, an Iranian-American Republican activist. According to police documents reviewed by NBC Washington, Raviani had reported that her "significant other for over a year" had physically assaulted her at what appeared to be Mills' Washington, DC, apartment.

When confronted by Langston, Mills allegedly denied being in a romantic relationship with Raviani and claimed the press had fabricated the story. However, Langston later found Raviani's social media account containing photos of her with Mills, including one from mid-March 2025 that remains on Instagram.

Evidence and Legal Implications

Langston provided screenshots of text and Instagram messages from Mills to law enforcement as evidence of the threats. These messages have been entered as evidence and forwarded to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for further investigation.

Attorney Anthony Sabatini, who briefly represented Langston and had previously challenged Mills in a 2022 GOP primary, published some of the alleged threatening messages on the social media platform X. Sabatini claimed the messages constituted "a criminal violation of Florida's sexual extortion statute 836.05—a 2nd degree felony."

In one of the published exchanges, Mills allegedly taunted Langston with the message: "I can send him a few videos of you as well. Oh, I still have them." This and other messages are now part of the ongoing investigation being conducted by state authorities.

Previous Controversies Surrounding Mills

The sextortion allegations come amid other controversies involving the Florida congressman. In the February incident with Raviani, police reports indicated she had "bruises on her arm which appeared fresh," though she declined to press charges.

Raviani later issued a statement downplaying the incident, claiming there was "no physical altercation" and attributing her bruises to "medical conditions like eczema and activities from my recent trip to Dubai." However, the police report noted that Raviani allowed officers to listen to a recorded call in which Mills allegedly instructed her to lie about the origin of her bruises.

Mills has also faced recent financial issues. Last month, he was reportedly confronted by his landlord for evading $85,000 in rent at a luxury Washington, DC, apartment—the same location where the alleged February assault occurred. The congressman claimed the missed payments were due to a faulty web payment portal.

Why This Story Matters

This case brings attention to the very real dangers of digital abuse, especially when perpetrated by someone in a position of power. It underscores the urgent need for legal protection against sextortion and the consequences of intimate partner intimidation. The allegations against Rep. Mills serve as a reminder that no one is above the law—even those who hold public office.

Public trust in elected officials depends on transparency and assured accountability. That trust is eroded when leaders are implicated in serious accusations involving criminal threats and violence. Highlighting these cases can encourage reforms in how abuse is identified, investigated, and prosecuted within political circles.

Conclusion

Lindsey Langston, Miss United States 2024, has filed a police report accusing Congressman Cory Mills of threatening to release sexual images and videos following their breakup, beginning in February 2025. The threats occurred after Langston ended their relationship, reportedly due to Mills’ involvement with another woman. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating, and screenshots of messages have been presented as evidence. The case grew in complexity after reports surfaced linking Mills to another incident involving Sarah Raviani. Financial irregularities tied to the D.C. penthouse where that incident took place have also come under scrutiny.