Moreno calls for Miller, former son-in-law, to resign over abuse allegations
Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) pressed for his fellow Ohio Republican and former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, to resign in the wake of abuse allegations involving Moreno's daughter and granddaughter, adding that he thinks the GOP representative needs "serious psychological help." “If there are any basic standards of character required to hold elected office, Max Miller...
Senator Bernie Moreno, a Republican from Ohio, has called for his former son-in-law, Representative Max Miller, also an Ohio Republican, to resign due to allegations of abuse. Moreno stated that Miller fails to meet the basic standards of character required to hold elected office.
The allegations against Miller involve his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, who is Senator Moreno's daughter, and their young daughter. According to court filings, Emily Moreno alleged that Miller has repeatedly had physical and verbal altercations with her attorney amid an ongoing custody fight. She also claimed that Miller scalded, hit, and threatened her while they were married.
In response to the allegations, Miller has strongly denied all claims of misconduct and has vowed to stay in the race for another term. He stated in a livestream that allegations of abuse against his daughter or ex-wife are false. The issue has brought attention to Miller's congressional seat, with Democrats seeing an opportunity to gain the seat in the upcoming election.
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