Rep.Max Miller, R-Ohio, is calling for an investigation into abuse allegations made against him by his ex-wife, as the dramatic family feud overshadows his race for re-election.Miller has consistently denied wrongdoing and accused both his ex-wife and her father, Sen.
Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, of trying to take down his political career."In light of all the renewed interest in my family affairs, I am going to file my own paperwork for an ethics investigation into myself to clear my name from these horrific attacks on myself and my family.I have absolutely nothing to hide," Miller wrote on X on Tuesday."We will be providing the committee all necessary documents needed for a detail examination.
The accusations continue to change, but my facts stay the same.I am looking forward to my colleagues reading everything for themselves."OHIO GOP FAMILY FEUD EXPLODES AS SEN BERNIE MORENO CALLS ON REP MAX MILLER TO RESIGNRep.
Max Miller, R-Ohio, arrives for new member orientation check-in and program registration with Emily Moreno in Washington, Nov.13, 2022.
(Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/AP Photo)The Ethics Committee confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that it would investigate allegations that Miller "may have engaged in domestic violence and abuse or illegal drug use."Emily Moreno, who filed for divorce from Miller in 2024 after two years of marriage, has accused him of physically abusing both her and their young daughter.Allegations include that he scalded Moreno with boiling water and held a gun to her head during two separate occasions, and that she had to get their daughter medical aid for a broken collar bone after she was in Miller's care.Miller suggested in a livestream on X over the weekend that Moreno had suffered from mental health issues in the past and that might be the reason behind her accusations.
He also said none of the allegations she made have been substantiated by relevant entities."Every single one of these allegations were already investigated.No criminal charge...