Overview
- The U.S. House Committee on Ethics announced Tuesday it will review allegations that Rep. Max Miller may have engaged in domestic violence, abuse, or illegal drug use after Miller formally requested the probe to 'clear my name.'
- Miller’s ex‑wife, Emily Moreno, has alleged in court filings that he scalded her with hot water, held a gun to her head, and caused their toddler’s broken collarbone; Miller denies the claims and has released documents he says support his version of events.
- Pressure on Miller grew after Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno publicly denounced him and multiple Republican senators urged Miller to resign, and reporting said President Trump privately warned Miller his reelection 'doesn't look good.'
- Miller’s public document release drew new legal and privacy scrutiny when his team inadvertently exposed sensitive photos of the child and his attorney apologized for the inclusion.
- Earlier local child‑welfare reviews reported the child‑abuse claim as unsubstantiated and no criminal charges have been filed, but the ethics review and the summer reporting have made the previously safe GOP seat competitive and could affect candidate replacement and legal timelines before the election.