Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) and the alleged victim at the center of an assault investigation by Washington's Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are both denying that a "physical altercation" took place on Wednesday when D.C. authorities were called to the scene.

The MPD is investigating Mills, who represents Florida's 7th Congressional District, after they were called to a Maryland Avenue address in the District. It is an active criminal probe, according to the MPD.

Mills’s office told The Hill in an emailed statement Friday that “law enforcement was asked to resolve a private matter at Congressman Mills’ residence. Congressman Mills vehemently denies any wrongdoing whatsoever, and is confident any investigation will clear this matter quickly.”

No arrest was made at the scene.

The reported victim is also denying that a physical falling out took place, telling the Floridian Press on Friday she dialed law enforcement to “address a personal matter.” The woman said the interaction was “emotionally charged,” but the entire situation was “misrepresented” by journalists,........

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