Florida Rep. Cory Mills has been ordered to appear in court on August 18 for a hearing in a restraining order case involving former Miss United States Lindsey Langston.
At a Glance
- Hearing scheduled for August 18 at 1:30 p.m. via Zoom in Columbia County
- Case stems from allegations of harassment and threats by Rep. Mills
- Emergency protection order request was previously denied
- Restraining order decision pending after evidence is presented
- Mills has retained legal counsel for the matter
Background of the Dispute
Court documents reviewed by Blaze News indicate that a judge has directed Rep. Cory Mills to attend a hearing concerning a restraining order request filed by Lindsey Langston, who previously held the Miss United States title. The case follows allegations that Mills engaged in harassment and made threats after their romantic relationship ended.
Langston claims that after she ended the relationship, Mills threatened to send private videos of her to acquaintances with the intent to cause embarrassment. She alleges that their relationship began when she was in her twenties, about a year before Mills won his first congressional seat. Mills had reportedly discussed marriage and starting a family with her during the course of their relationship.
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Legal Proceedings and Current Status
An earlier application for an emergency protection order was denied by a judge in Columbia County, a point Mills emphasized in a statement to the Floridian. However, under Florida law, the denial of an emergency order does not prevent a judge from granting a restraining order after a full hearing where both parties can present evidence.
The Columbia County court has set the hearing for August 18 at 1:30 p.m., to be conducted via Zoom. As the respondent, Mills is required to appear, and the order notes that failure to attend will result in being bound by the court’s ruling. Both parties will have the opportunity to present their cases during this session.
Representation and Next Steps
The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports that Mills has retained legal counsel to represent him in the matter. The upcoming hearing will determine whether the restraining order will be granted. Such orders can impose various restrictions, including limits on communication and proximity, depending on the evidence and testimony provided.
Until the court reaches a decision, the allegations remain unproven, and the matter has not been fully adjudicated. The scheduled hearing will serve as the first substantive opportunity for both sides to present their accounts under judicial review.
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