{
  "id": 48657,
  "title": "Max Miller Vows To Stand At Midterms as He Denies Abuse Allegations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/max-miller-vows-to-stand-at-midterms-as-he-denies-abuse-allegations",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-02T15:49:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/max-miller-vows-to-stand-midterms-denies-abuse-allegations-12274898"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ohio Representative Max Miller has firmly denied allegations of abuse made by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and declared his intention to participate in the upcoming midterms. In a live stream on X, Miller addressed the allegations, stating he had been portrayed as an abusive husband, father, and violent man. These allegations have caused significant damage to his reputation, strained his family, and affected his daughter. Despite the allegations, Miller stated that his goal in November was not just about the Republican Party but also about his family, values, and holding the media and others accountable for their actions.\n\nMiller added, \"I'm not getting out of this race, and I'm winning in November.\" The situation unfolded as Moreno filed an acrimonious legal dispute, accusing Miller of abusing her and their young daughter. Miller has denied the allegations and has not been charged with any crime. The controversy has gained attention after Moreno sought a restraining order to prevent Miller from contacting her attorneys. Court filings reported by CBS News and other outlets allege that Miller had harassed and physically grabbed members of Moreno's legal team after court hearings.\n\nMultiple outlets, including ABC News, have cited police reports and court records that detail more severe allegations, including pushing Moreno against a wall, holding a gun to her head, and throwing hot water at her. Moreno also alleged that their daughter was injured while in Miller's care, but child welfare officials did not substantiate these claims. Miller has consistently denied all wrongdoing and filed a defamation lawsuit against Moreno in May, alleging that she and her legal team spread false claims damaging his reputation and reelection prospects. Moreno's side has rejected Miller's characterization, insisting that he is being portrayed as a violent and abusive husband and father. Both sides have emphasized the political significance of the controversy, with Democrats viewing it as an opportunity in the district Miller won in 2022 by a slim margin and some Democrats calling for his resignation or an ethics investigation. Republican leaders have largely remained supportive of Miller, though President Donald Trump's advisers are monitoring the situation. Miller, a former White House aide, first won election to Congress in 2022, and he and Emily Moreno married that same year, sharing a daughter.",
  "summary": "The Ohio representative said allegations against him had damaged his reputation and affected his daughter.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}