Full Breakdown
Rep. Max Miller sued over alleged release of nude photo of daughter
8/13/2026, 4:13:54 AM
Core Event – Federal lawsuit filed
On August 2, 2026, Emily Moreno filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit in the Northern District of Ohio on behalf of her two-year-old daughter. The complaint accuses U.S. Representative Max Miller (R-Ohio), his attorney Aaron Minc, and the law firm Minc LLC of “recklessly publishing and distributing” an unredacted nude photograph of the child. The suit cites federal claims under 15 U.S.C. § 6851 (intimate visual depictions) and Ohio state-law claims for wrongful intrusion, negligence, civil conspiracy, and violations of R.C. 2907.323(A)(2).
Background & Context – Abuse allegations and political fallout
The lawsuit emerges amid a broader dispute in which Moreno has alleged that Miller physically abused her and their daughter, claims currently under investigation by the House Ethics Committee. Miller has repeatedly denied wrongdoing and continues to run for re-election in Ohio’s 7th congressional district, despite pressure from several high-profile Republicans to withdraw.
Data & Statistics – Reach, duration, and potential damages
- The complaint states Miller’s two X (formerly Twitter) posts linking to the Dropbox folder generated more than 400,000 total views.
- The folder remained publicly accessible for about 23 hours before Minc removed the image.
- Under 15 U.S.C. § 6851, the plaintiff seeks $150,000 in liquidated damages for each disclosure or transfer of the image, in addition to attorney fees and injunctive relief.
- The filing notes the child’s name appeared unredacted more than 70 times within the same document containing the image.
Official Statements & Responses – Admissions and denials
Miller has not provided a public comment to the media outlets cited.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Please explain to me, right now, what knowledge you have and relied on when you leaked that letter to the press that the photos attached to that exhibit ‘could be considered’ CSAM,” — Aaron Minc, his attorney
- “I am solely responsible for what happened,” — Aaron Minc, his attorney
- “I am truly sorry and deeply regret the error,” — Aaron Minc, his attorney
