Rep. Cory Mills says he won't resign from Congress amid ethics probe into misconduct allegations
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Key Points:
- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., refuses to resign amid a House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, dating violence, and campaign finance violations, stating he plans to seek re-election.
- Mills claims full cooperation with the Ethics Committee but remains uncertain when the investigation, initiated in November, will conclude.
- GOP Rep. Nancy Mace has introduced a resolution to expel Mills, criticizing perceived protection of him by political insiders, though Mace herself faces an ethics probe.
- Recently, three other House members resigned amid misconduct allegations and potential expulsion votes, including Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who was indicted for stealing federal funds and found guilty of multiple ethics violations.
- Former Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales also resigned last week amid serious allegations involving sexual misconduct and inappropriate relationships with staffers, respectively.
