Max Miller Faces Renewed Domestic Abuse Allegations Amid Legal Battles

In late July 2026 a lawyer for Rep. Max Miller’s ex-wife filed a motion seeking a restraining order against the Ohio congressman. The motion follows earlier accusations that Miller has repeatedly harassed Moreno’s legal team during the ongoing custody dispute.

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Miller, 37, represents Ohio’s 7th congressional district, a seat Trump carried by 11 points in 2024. He married policy adviser Emily Moreno in 2022; their divorce was finalized on December 18, 2025. Their custody battle began in 2024 and has produced multiple lawsuits, including a defamation suit Miller filed in May 2026 and a prior case against former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham that was dismissed.

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• Their 2-year-old daughter suffered a broken collarbone and a bruised shoulder in February 2025.

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• Moreno’s police report cites a “hand-print-like” bruise near the fracture.

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• The New York Times reported that Moreno alleged Miller scalded her with hot water, held a gun to her head, and pushed her against a wall.

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• A June poll showed Miller trailing his Democratic challenger by a single point in the district.

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The 96-member Democratic Women’s Caucus called for a swift ethics investigation, describing the allegations as “deeply disturbing.”

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Senator Bernie Moreno, Emily’s father, said his top priority is his daughter’s and granddaughter’s safety and that he will not litigate the matter in the media. Miller has repeatedly denied the accusations, calling them “false allegations” and asserting that his divorce is final. He also claimed his ex-wife’s mental-health issues are being used to “ruin my life.”

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• Emma Brown, executive director of Giffords, warned that shielding alleged abusers could cost the GOP its majority in November.

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• Democratic representatives, including Sam Liccardo and Gwen Moore, joined the call for an ethics probe, emphasizing the need to protect women and children from violence.

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• “If Republicans in Congress use their power to shield dangerous abusers from consequences, it will give voters yet another reason to take away their majority this November.” — Emma Brown

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• “Senator Moreno’s top priority is the safety and well-being of his daughter and granddaughter … While he will not litigate these matters in the media or respond to baseless public attacks, he will do whatever it takes to ensure a just outcome for his family.” — Bernie Moreno, Ohio’s senior senator

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• “What should be noted is [Grisham’s] allegation came out on the same day as somebody’s book launch. And the other part, what I would like to discuss, is my ex-wife was with me every single day during that time of my life in that election, and she, in her own words, will tell you that I never did any of those things.” — Rep. Max Miller

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The New York Times and Mother Jones detail Moreno’s allegations, yet police investigations into child abuse were ultimately “unsubstantiated,” citing insufficient evidence. The cause of the daughter’s broken collarbone remains disputed: Moreno suggests possible abuse, while Miller offered a seat-belt theory, and a child-protection specialist described the injury as requiring “a high degree of impact.” CNN obtained police video of the February interview, but the footage’s full content has not been released.

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Democratic members of the House Ethics Committee have signaled intent to review the allegations; the timeline is undisclosed. Miller’s re-election campaign continues amid the legal turmoil, with the November ballot set to determine whether the controversy will affect the GOP’s hold on the seat. The restraining-order motion remains pending, and any court ruling could influence both the custody arrangement and Miller’s political standing.

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