Going Rogue? FBI Agent Gathered Information From Private Citizens Questioning Rep. Cory Mills’ Record
Florida-based FBI special agent interviewed three sources who contributed to recent Blaze News investigative stories on U.S. Rep. Cory L. Mills (Fla.), prying for details on what they know about Mills, collecting names of other people investigating Mills, and even asking one source to become a paid FBI informant.
Blaze News asked the FBI if the bureau had opened an investigation into Blaze News’ story sources or was using law enforcement resources to learn the scope of planned news coverage. Blaze News has been probing the growing questions swirling around Mills, 44, a second-term Republican representing Florida’s 7th Congressional District.
The FBI told Blaze News it would investigate to determine whether this purported investigation is an official FBI case or if something else is going on.
“We are not aware of the conduct in question but will review the matter immediately,” an FBI spokesperson told Blaze News in a statement May 16. “As always, any unethical behavior will be addressed swiftly and appropriately.”
The spokesperson added, “Senior leadership was made aware of the situation.” (Read more from “Going Rogue? FBI Agent Gathered Information From Private Citizens Questioning Rep. Cory Mills’ Record” HERE)
