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The Justice Department is reportedly now investigating and battled Florida Congressman Corey Mills
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According to reports from NBC News and MS Now, Mills is the subject of a criminal investigation
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Sources tell NBC News investigators are examining Mills' money, including alleged overseas business dealings
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Meanwhile, one source told MS Now that the FBI contacted at least one person last year about Mills' finances
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allegations of misconduct, and people in his orbit. Mills, who is running for re-election, is already under investigation by the House Ethics Committee
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over allegations that he violated campaign finance laws, misused congressional resources, and engaged in sexual misconduct. He has denied any wrongdoing
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In his social media post, Mills dismissed the reports as fake news and a witch hunt
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writing, quote, Even the DOJ has not confirmed or made any official statement of such an investigation existing
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The Republican lawmaker is running for a third term this November in Florida's 7th District
