Rep. Cory Mills is under investigation by the Justice Department

The Florida Republican has been under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations, which he denies.

Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., is under criminal investigation by the Justice Department, three people familiar with the matter told NBC News on Tuesday.

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