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Max Miller, Accused of Abuse, Is Not Stepping Aside. Here’s What We Know.
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Representative Max Miller, an Ohio Republican, denied allegations of abuse made by his ex-wife Emily Moreno and refused to withdraw from his re-election campaign for a third term.
- Miller's public denial came during a 20-minute livestream where he appeared agitated and struggled to read from a script.
- Senator Bernie Moreno, Emily Moreno’s father and also an Ohio Republican, publicly condemned Miller, stating he is unfit to serve in Congress amid the ongoing family and legal dispute.
- The conflict has become public just days before the deadline to replace Miller on the ballot, turning a previously secure Republican seat into a competitive race.
- Allegations against Miller include physical abuse towards his ex-wife and their toddler daughter, with claims of scalding, assault, and injury to the child during a contentious custody battle.
