Police Wanted to Arrest Rep. Cory Mills After Assault Call, Records Show
D.C. police were about to arrest Rep. Cory Mills (R-Florida) after a woman accused him of assault in February 2025, but a lieutenant stopped the arrest when the woman changed her story after talking to Mills, according to body camera footage reviewed by The Washington Post.
Police body camera footage shows D.C. officers were preparing to arrest Rep. Cory Mills after a woman accused him of assault on February 19, 2025. The Republican congressman from Florida was at the scene when police arrived.
Officers initially planned to make an arrest based on the woman's allegations. But the situation changed after the woman appeared to speak with Mills privately. She then told police a different version of events.
A police lieutenant ordered officers not to arrest Mills after hearing the woman's changed account. The Washington Post obtained the body camera footage and police documents more than a year after the incident.
Mills has not publicly responded to the report. The incident happened in Washington D.C., where Mills works as a member of Congress.
Domestic violence advocates often point out that victims sometimes recant their stories due to pressure, fear, or other factors. Police departments have policies for handling these situations, especially when they involve public figures.
This raises questions about how law enforcement handles domestic violence cases involving powerful politicians. It shows how assault allegations can disappear when victims change their stories after speaking with the accused.
Watch for Mills' response to the report and any potential investigation into the police handling of the case.
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