Max Miller Withdraws Abuse Claims Amid Controversy

WHO:

The Guardian - Max Miller, Republican congressman representing Ohio’s seventh congressional district

The Guardian - Emily Moreno, Miller's ex-wife and conservative policy adviser

The Guardian - Stephanie Grisham, Miller's former girlfriend and former White House press secretary during Trump’s administration

The Guardian - Bernie Moreno, Republican US senator for Ohio and father of Emily Moreno

The Guardian - Emma Brown, executive director of Giffords, a national gun violence prevention group

NY Post - Judge involved in the domestic violence case against Emily Moreno

WHAT:

The Guardian - Max Miller is facing growing pressure to resign as a prominent anti-gun-violence group, Giffords, has called for his resignation, stating, “Congress is no place for violent abusers who attack their family and hold a gun to their wife’s head.”

The Guardian - In a statement, Miller claimed that Moreno’s father, Bernie Moreno, “continues to fund and enable his daughter’s malicious campaign to ruin my life despite his knowledge of her mental health issues.”

The Guardian - A spokesperson for Bernie Moreno stated, “Senator Moreno’s top priority is the safety and well-being of his daughter and granddaughter … he will do whatever it takes to ensure a just outcome for his family.”

CNN - The filing for a restraining order against Miller alleges that he “physically grabbed Attorney Zashin in an effort to get his attention while [Miller] simultaneously made reference to Zashin’s fiancée.”

CNN - The filing also describes an encounter where Miller "physically grabbed Attorney Zashin in an effort to get his attention" while making a reference to Zashin’s fiancée.

CNN - Miller’s attorney stated that he “just can’t control himself” during an encounter with Moreno's attorneys.

The Guardian - In a June interview, Miller stated, “What should be noted is [Grisham’s] allegation came out on the same day as somebody’s book launch.”

The Guardian - Miller's Democratic rival for Ohio’s seventh congressional district, Brian Poindexter, stated, “If the allegations prove to be true … Miller should be in jail, not worried about retaining a seat in Congress.”

The Guardian - Giffords called on Wednesday for Miller’s resignation, stating, “Max Miller needs to resign now – and if he refuses, the House should expel him.”

The Guardian - Max Miller's ex-wife, Emily Moreno, has filed a new restraining order against him, alleging that he physically grabbed her attorney, Andrew Zashin, during a courtroom hearing and used a profane slur to insult Zashin’s fiancée.

CNN - The restraining order request is the latest development in a contentious custody battle between Miller and Moreno, with allegations of abuse complicating the situation.

Newsweek - The restraining order was filed on a Thursday, detailing reasons for the request against Miller.

The Guardian - Max Miller is facing backlash as he campaigns for re-election amid domestic abuse allegations made by his ex-wife and former girlfriend.

The Guardian - Emily Moreno has accused Miller of throwing hot water at her during an incident earlier this year.

The Guardian - A prominent anti-gun-violence group, Giffords, has called for Miller’s resignation, stating, “Congress is no place for violent abusers who attack their family and hold a gun to their wife’s head.”

NY Post - A judge dismissed Miller's domestic violence case against Emily Moreno, concluding he is not afraid of her anymore.

CNN - The filing for a restraining order against Miller alleges that he made a crude comment about his ex-wife’s attorney’s fiancée.

CNN - Miller's attorney stated that he “just can’t control himself” during an encounter with Moreno's attorneys.

The Washington Post - Emily Moreno's new restraining order request alleges that Miller used a profane slur to insult her attorney’s fiancée.

NY Post - A judge dismissed Max Miller's domestic violence case against Emily Moreno, concluding he is not afraid of her anymore.

CNN - A lawyer for Emily Moreno has requested a restraining order against Max Miller, alleging he grabbed her attorney's bag during a courtroom encounter.

The Washington Post - Emily Moreno's request for a new restraining order alleges that Miller physically grabbed attorney Andrew Zashin and used a profane slur to insult Zashin’s fiancée.

The Guardian - Max Miller is facing growing pressure to resign over domestic abuse allegations made by his ex-wife and former girlfriend.

The Guardian - In a statement, Miller claimed that no police reports were ever filed regarding the allegations made by Moreno.

The Guardian - Miller stated that Moreno's father, Bernie Moreno, "continues to fund and enable his daughter’s malicious campaign to ruin my life despite his knowledge of her mental health issues."

The Guardian - Miller's former girlfriend, Stephanie Grisham, has filed a new lawsuit against him, alleging he violated a confidential settlement through comments made to Spectrum News.

CNN - The filing for a restraining order against Miller alleges that he used a profane slur to insult attorney Andrew Zashin’s fiancée during a courtroom encounter.

The Guardian - Emily Moreno alleged that Miller “regularly speaks to me in an inappropriate, aggressive and demeaning manner, which is not in the best interest of our child.”

The Guardian - In a statement, Emma Brown, executive director of Giffords, stated, “Congress is no place for violent abusers who attack their family and hold a gun to their wife’s head. Max Miller needs to resign now – and if he refuses, the House should expel him.”

CNN - The filing for a restraining order alleges that Miller “physically grabbed Attorney Zashin in an effort to get his attention while [Miller] simultaneously made reference to Zashin’s fiancée.”

CNN - The filing also alleges that Miller “grabbed” another attorney’s bag to get his attention.

CNN - A lawyer for Emily Moreno has requested a restraining order against Max Miller, alleging he grabbed her and another attorney's bag outside an Ohio courtroom.

CNN - The filing states that this incident was the second time Miller allegedly accosted Moreno's attorneys after a court proceeding.

CNN - The filing also describes an encounter where Miller "physically grabbed Attorney Zashin in an effort to get his attention" while making a reference to Zashin’s fiancée.

Newsweek - Emily Moreno filed a restraining order against Max Miller, detailing reasons for the request.

The Guardian - Max Miller is facing backlash over domestic abuse allegations made by his ex-wife and former girlfriend.

The Guardian - Miller has denied the allegations made by Moreno and Grisham.

The Guardian - Moreno testified that Miller threw hot water at her and held a gun to her head.

The Guardian - A judge dismissed Miller's domestic violence case against Moreno, concluding he is not afraid of her anymore.

The Guardian - Giffords called for Miller’s resignation, stating Congress is no place for violent abusers.

WHERE:

The Guardian - Ohio’s seventh congressional district

The Guardian - Locations related to the legal battle over custody of Miller and Moreno's daughter

WHEN:

The Guardian - Miller and Moreno were married in 2022.

The Guardian - Their divorce was finalized on December 18 in 2025.

The Guardian - Miller dated Grisham from 2019 to 2020.

The Guardian - Moreno's allegations were made amid a defamation lawsuit filed by Miller earlier this year.

WHY:

CNN - Democratic legislators, including the Democratic Women’s Caucus, have called for a formal Ethics investigation into Miller, with Rep. Sam Liccardo stating, “Congress must never serve as a safe harbor for abusers.”

CBS News Politics - The restraining order was requested amid ongoing allegations of abuse against Miller, which he denies.

CNN - The request for a restraining order is part of a contentious custody battle between Miller and Moreno, with allegations of abuse complicating the situation.

CNN - Democratic legislators, including the Democratic Women’s Caucus, have called for a formal Ethics investigation into Miller. Rep. Sam Liccardo stated, “Congress must never serve as a safe harbor for abusers.”

The Guardian - The allegations against Miller have led to calls for his resignation due to concerns over domestic violence and gun safety.

HOW:

CNN - The filing describes an encounter where Miller "physically grabbed Attorney Zashin in an effort to get his attention" while making a reference to Zashin’s fiancée.

The Guardian - Miller filed a defamation lawsuit against Moreno and later dropped a lawsuit against Grisham as part of a confidential settlement agreement.

(UPDATED July 31, 2026 18:23 UTC)

Max Miller is facing increasing calls to resign after the anti-gun-violence group Giffords demanded his departure, asserting that “Congress is no place for violent abusers who attack their family and hold a gun to their wife’s head.” In response to these allegations, Miller claimed that Bernie Moreno, the father of his accuser, is funding a campaign to damage his reputation despite being aware of his daughter's mental health issues. Meanwhile, Democratic legislators, including the Democratic Women’s Caucus, are pushing for a formal Ethics investigation, with Rep. Sam Liccardo emphasizing that “Congress must never serve as a safe harbor for abusers.”

(UPDATED July 31, 2026 17:23 UTC)

Emily Moreno has filed a new restraining order against Max Miller, claiming he physically grabbed her attorney, Andrew Zashin, during a courtroom hearing and insulted Zashin’s fiancée with a profane slur. This request comes amid a contentious custody battle between Miller and Moreno, with ongoing allegations of abuse complicating the situation. Miller denies the allegations, which have now led to this latest development in their legal disputes.

(UPDATED July 31, 2026 16:30 UTC)

Max Miller is facing significant backlash as he campaigns for re-election amid serious domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife and former girlfriend, Emily Moreno, who claims he threw hot water at her earlier this year. A prominent anti-gun-violence group, Giffords, has called for his resignation, stating that “Congress is no place for violent abusers who attack their family and hold a gun to their wife’s head.” The situation has escalated as Moreno has filed for a restraining order against Miller, citing a contentious custody battle complicated by these allegations.

(UPDATED July 31, 2026 15:40 UTC)

A judge has dismissed Max Miller's domestic violence case against Emily Moreno, stating that he is no longer afraid of her. In response, Moreno's lawyer has requested a restraining order against Miller, claiming he grabbed her attorney's bag during a courtroom encounter and physically grabbed attorney Andrew Zashin while using a profane slur to insult Zashin's fiancée. This request for a restraining order is part of a contentious custody battle between Miller and Moreno, with allegations of abuse adding to the complexity of the situation.

(UPDATED July 31, 2026 14:44 UTC)

Max Miller is under increasing pressure to resign as allegations of domestic abuse from his ex-wife and former girlfriend continue to surface. In response, Miller has claimed that no police reports were filed regarding these allegations and accused his ex's father of funding a campaign against him. Meanwhile, Democratic legislators, including the Democratic Women’s Caucus, are calling for a formal Ethics investigation, emphasizing that Congress should not provide a safe harbor for abusers.

(UPDATED July 31, 2026 06:04 UTC)

Emily Moreno has alleged that Max Miller speaks to her in an inappropriate and aggressive manner, which she claims is not in the best interest of their child. In response, Emma Brown, the executive director of Giffords, has called for Miller to resign immediately, stating that Congress should not harbor violent abusers. Additionally, a filing for a restraining order against Miller includes allegations that he physically grabbed an attorney and another attorney's bag to get their attention, prompting Democratic legislators to demand a formal Ethics investigation into his conduct.

(UPDATED July 31, 2026 00:22 UTC)

Emily Moreno has filed for a restraining order against Max Miller, claiming he grabbed her and another attorney's bag outside an Ohio courtroom. The filing alleges that this incident marks the second time Miller has accosted Moreno's attorneys after a court proceeding, including an encounter where he physically grabbed Attorney Zashin to get his attention while referencing Zashin's fiancée. Moreno's lawyer has formally requested the court to intervene in light of these incidents.

(UPDATED July 30, 2026 22:28 UTC)

Max Miller, a Republican congressman from Ohio, is facing serious backlash following domestic abuse allegations made by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and his former girlfriend, Stephanie Grisham. Moreno testified that Miller threw hot water at her and held a gun to her head, while Miller has denied these claims and recently had a domestic violence case against Moreno dismissed by a judge. In light of these allegations, the gun violence prevention group Giffords has called for Miller's resignation, emphasizing that Congress should not be a place for violent abusers.