Overview
- Rep. Max Miller, who filed the case Wednesday in Cuyahoga County, accuses ex-wife Emily Moreno and her attorneys of spreading false claims that he is a violent husband and father.
- The complaint cites statements to outlets such as the Daily Mail and the New York Post and says the coverage damaged his reputation with voters, donors, and colleagues.
- Moreno alleges Miller threw boiling water on her and points to photos of bruises and burns, while her spokesperson says she has a handwritten letter expressing his guilt; Miller denies all abuse.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson said he would not get involved in the dispute, and Miller, a Trump ally endorsed on May 5, argues the allegations are part of a broader custody battle.
- Miller seeks more than $25,000 in damages and points to lost business and campaign donations, as his team notes child-welfare allegations were deemed unsubstantiated and police review of a related report continues.