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Ohio Rep. Miller's Toddler Nude Leak Triggers Ethics Probe

8/5/2026

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Miller Dropbox Leak

Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) posted a Dropbox folder that unintentionally included a nude photo of his two-year-old daughter.
Attorney Aaron Minc said the image was unintentionally included, had been viewed 204,000 times, and was removed Monday.
Miller said House Ethics Committee will review allegations of domestic violence, abuse or drug use, announced an ethics probe, and pledged to stay in 2024 race and not withdraw before Aug. 5 deadline despite pressure.

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Moreno Urges Resignation

Senator Bernie Moreno urged Max Miller to resign and seek psychological help, saying Miller “fails basic character standards.”
A Cuyahoga County child-welfare probe into abuse of Miller’s daughter was closed as unsubstantiated in March 2026.
The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office declined to file charges, citing insufficient evidence for indictment.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said resigning before Aug 5 triggers a special election, while resigning after Aug 10 would allow a GOP replacement.

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Historical Context

In 1998, after Monica Lewinsky disclosed an 18-month affair that began in 1995, President Bill Clinton denied the relationship on Jan 26, prompting Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr’s 1,500-page investigation. The House Judiciary Committee, led by Rep. Henry Waxman, voted 228-206 to impeach Clinton, echoing earlier 1990s scandals such as Senator Robert Packwood’s 1995 resignation over sexual harassment.

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Miller Dropbox Leak

Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) posted a Dropbox folder that unintentionally included a nude photo of his two-year-old daughter.
Attorney Aaron Minc said the image was unintentionally included, had been viewed 204,000 times, and was removed Monday.
Miller said House Ethics Committee will review allegations of domestic violence, abuse or drug use, announced an ethics probe, and pledged to stay in 2024 race and not withdraw before Aug. 5 deadline despite pressure.

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