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Max Miller Domestic Abuse Allegations
Ongoing allegations of domestic abuse against Rep. Max Miller, including public political responses and primary challenge developments.
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2026-08-13 to 2026-11-10 · UTC publication dates
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Ex-wife Emily Moreno accuses Rep. Miller of domestic abuse
Emily Moreno, ex-wife of Rep. Max Miller, accused him in court filings of being an abusive husband and father. She claimed Miller held a gun to her head, scalded her with hot water, and fractured their 2-year-old daughter's collarbone. Miller denied the allegations.
Sen. Bernie Moreno calls for Max Miller to resign from Congress
Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), father of Miller's ex-wife Emily, publicly called for Miller to resign from the House of Representatives. Moreno stated that Miller fails to meet basic standards of character required for elected office and described the situation as 'the seventh level of hell.'
Custody battle involves 2-year-old daughter with fractured collarbone
Rep. Miller and his ex-wife Emily Moreno have been in a custody battle over their 2-year-old daughter since their divorce last year. Police reports and court filings released in July showed the daughter had suffered a fractured collarbone. The couple shares custody of the child.
Rep. Miller announces intention to remain in reelection race
Rep. Max Miller announced in a livestream posted to social media that he would not resign or drop out of his reelection campaign for Ohio's 7th congressional district despite mounting pressure from Republican senators and others. He stated he would provide documents to the Ethics Committee to prove his innocence.
President Trump advises Max Miller that candidacy 'doesn't look good'
President Donald Trump spoke with Rep. Max Miller on Monday and advised that his reelection candidacy 'doesn't look good' according to sources familiar with the conversation. Trump publicly called Miller a 'good person' but declined to say whether Miller should exit the race.
House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Rep. Max Miller
The U.S. House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) on Tuesday, reviewing whether he may have engaged in domestic violence and abuse or illegal drug use. Miller had requested the investigation himself earlier that day.
Deadline for Ohio Republicans to replace Max Miller on November ballot
Ohio Republicans had until Wednesday, August 5, to replace Rep. Max Miller on the November election ballot if he chose to withdraw from his reelection campaign.
Rep. Max Miller was endorsed by President Donald Trump
Rep. Max Miller, who is currently serving in the House, was endorsed by President Donald Trump. Miller also served as a White House adviser during Trump's first term.
Rep. Max Miller won re-election two years ago with 51 percent of vote
Rep. Max Miller won his previous re-election bid approximately two years before the current controversy with just over 51 percent of the vote.
Emily Moreno alleges domestic abuse by Rep. Max Miller in court filings
Emily Moreno, who was married to Rep. Max Miller until last year, alleged in court papers that Miller burned her with hot water, physically assaulted her, threw her against a wall, and held a gun to her head. She also alleged that their toddler daughter suffered a broken collarbone and bruising. Miller has denied all allegations and has not faced criminal charges.
Brian Poindexter is Democratic candidate opposing Rep. Max Miller
Brian Poindexter, a union ironworker, is the Democratic opponent facing Rep. Max Miller in the Ohio congressional race. Poindexter has stated that no one facing abuse accusations belongs in elected office.
Rep. Max Miller denies domestic abuse allegations and vows to stay in race
Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) defended himself in a livestream video, denying allegations that he abused his ex-wife Emily Moreno and their daughter. He stated that no court or agency has ever substantiated any abuse allegations against him and that he has never faced criminal charges. Miller said he would remain in his re-election race and pledged to win in November.
Democrats see opportunity to flip Ohio congressional seat
Democrats have identified an opportunity to gain ground in northeast Ohio's congressional seat as Rep. Max Miller faces mounting pressure over domestic abuse allegations. The party has called on Miller to resign and requested a congressional ethics investigation. Democrats need to flip only a handful of seats to regain control of the House, where Republicans currently hold a 218 to 214 edge with three seats vacant.
Rep. Max Miller sued for defamation by former White House press secretary
Stephanie Grisham, former White House press secretary, sued Rep. Max Miller this year, alleging that he broke a nondisclosure agreement signed after Miller had previously sued her in 2021. Grisham had alleged that a White House staffer was physically abusive to her, and Miller voluntarily dropped that earlier lawsuit in 2023.
Sen. Bernie Moreno calls for Rep. Max Miller to resign from House
Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) posted on social media Sunday that fellow Republican Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) should not serve in the House of Representatives and should seek professional help. Moreno stated that Miller 'needs serious psychological help' and 'is a danger to my daughter, and I hold my breath every minute he has custody of my granddaughter.' This was Moreno's first public statement on the matter after previously declining to comment.
Trump advisers actively monitoring Miller situation amid narrow House majority defense
Trump's closest advisers are actively monitoring the situation with Max Miller as part of their efforts to retain GOP control on Capitol Hill during the midterm elections when Republicans are defending their narrow majority in the U.S. House.
House Majority PAC monitoring Ohio congressional race as strategic opportunity
The House Majority PAC, a super political action committee aimed at electing a Democratic majority, said it is monitoring the dynamics of Miller's 7th Congressional District race as part of its strategy to push deeper into GOP territory in the midterm elections.
Stephanie Grishart files lawsuit against Miller over settlement violation
Stephanie Grishart, former White House press secretary and Miller's ex-girlfriend, filed a lawsuit against Miller on July 7. She accused him of violating terms of a confidential settlement agreement related to his 2021 lawsuit against her, which alleged she defamed him in her book and a Washington Post op-ed.
Cuyahoga County investigation deemed child abuse allegations unsubstantiated
The Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services investigated several allegations that Max Miller had abused his daughter and deemed them unsubstantiated. Miller has sued Emily Moreno for defamation.
Broken collarbone of Miller's daughter revealed in custody dispute
A broken collarbone on the 2-year-old daughter of Max Miller and Emily Moreno led Moreno to contact authorities. The pair, who were married in 2022 and finalized their divorce last year, presented different theories about how the injury occurred according to court filings and police reports.
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Trump warns Miller's candidacy 'doesn't look good' as congressman vows to stay
Trump warns Miller his candidacy looks bad; Miller refuses to exit race.
House Ethics Committee launches investigation into Miller abuse allegations
House Ethics Committee investigates Rep. Miller following domestic abuse allegations and custody dispute involving injured child.
Former Press Secretary sues Rep. Miller for defamation in Washington court
Former press secretary Grishart sues Miller for defamation in Washington federal court.
Trump endorsement bolsters Miller as Democrats target Ohio seat
Trump backs Miller while Democrats target his 51%-won Ohio seat with challenger Poindexter.
Moreno calls for Miller's resignation amid abuse allegations
Sen. Moreno demands Miller's resignation over domestic abuse allegations; Miller denies claims and refuses to step aside.
House Majority PAC targets Miller's Ohio seat as competitive 2026 race takes shape
National Democrats target Miller's Ohio seat as competitive after his narrow 51% victory margin.
Democrats push resignation as GOP remains divided on Miller's future
Democrats demand Miller resign; Republicans divided between cautious concern and continued support.
Miller faces domestic abuse allegations and legal disputes
Rep. Miller faces domestic abuse allegations, custody disputes, and a federal settlement violation lawsuit.