Ohio Rep. Max Miller Subpoenas Sen. Bernie Moreno Amid Custody Fight

Lawyers representing Republican Rep. Max Miller have issued a subpoena to his former father-in-law, Sen. Bernie Moreno, as part of the contested custody proceedings with Miller’s ex-wife, Emily Moreno. The move was first reported by TMZ and confirmed by a source familiar with the matter. Both Miller’s and Moreno’s representatives declined to comment on the subpoena.

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The dispute stems from Miller’s divorce from Emily Moreno, during which she alleged serious abuse. Miller has publicly denied those allegations. Earlier this summer, Sen. Moreno called for Miller to withdraw from his re-election campaign in Ohio’s 7th congressional district. In August, Miller requested that the House Ethics Committee open an investigation into his conduct; the committee is now conducting that probe, though no findings are expected before the upcoming midterms.

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Miller’s re-election bid is viewed as a pivotal midterm race that could affect the balance of power in Congress. The ethics investigation, initiated at Miller’s own request, adds another layer of scrutiny to his campaign. While the committee’s timeline remains unclear, the customary practice of withholding findings until after the election suggests the probe will not influence voters before the ballot.

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Both parties have remained silent on the subpoena itself. No comment has been provided by the House Ethics Committee regarding the progress of its inquiry. The subpoena’s purpose is limited to the custody case and does not directly pertain to Miller’s congressional duties.

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The combination of a high-profile custody battle, a subpoena involving a sitting senator, and an ongoing ethics investigation creates a complex backdrop for Miller’s campaign. Voters in the district will receive the election outcome amid these personal and political controversies, while the broader congressional landscape may be shaped by the race’s result.

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