Key Facts
- Investigation
- House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into Rep. Max Miller on Tuesday.
- Allegations
- Miller may have engaged in domestic violence and abuse or illegal drug use.
- Dropbox Folder
- Miller shared a Dropbox folder with private images of his daughter, including a potential CSAM image.
- Views
- The post with the folder link garnered over 204,000 views.
- Moreno's Response
- Sen. Bernie Moreno called for Miller's resignation, calling him a danger to his daughter.
- Custody Incident
- Moreno claimed Miller held his granddaughter's stuffed bunny 'hostage' for 48 hours.
Background
The House Ethics Committee announced an investigation into Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) on Tuesday, following allegations that he may have engaged in domestic violence and abuse or illegal drug use. The probe comes amid a contentious divorce and custody battle between Miller and his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH).
The investigation was announced after Miller posted a video on X defending himself against abuse allegations, and inadvertently shared a Dropbox folder containing private images of his two-year-old daughter. Emily's legal team, Chandra Law Firm, sent a letter to Miller's attorney, Aaron Minc, accusing Miller of disseminating the folder, which included at least one image that could be considered Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) because the daughter's genitals appear to be visible.
Current Situation
The Dropbox folder shared by Miller on Sunday contained private images of his daughter, with her name unredacted. The post with the link garnered over 204,000 views before Miller removed the content. He later re-uploaded another Dropbox link without the uncensored photos, but with information to defend himself.
Emily's lawyers demanded answers to questions about who decided to share the intimate image, whether the images were vetted, who removed them, and how many people accessed them. They gave Miller's attorney until the close of business on August 5, 2026, to respond.
Minc admitted to missing 'the last three pages of a 40+ page document with sensitive content' when redacting the folder, calling it 'completely unintentional and a mistake.' He apologized and said the mistake was 'solely' his fault, but criticized Emily's team for turning it into a 'media spectacle.'
Impacts
Sen. Moreno has publicly called on Miller to resign from Congress, stating that Miller is 'a danger to my daughter' and that he holds his breath every minute Miller has custody of his granddaughter. Moreno described the situation as 'the seventh level of hell' for his family.
Moreno also revealed that he has been arranging custody switches to avoid his daughter interacting with Miller. During a recent switch at the Bay Village Police Department, Moreno claimed Miller held his granddaughter's favorite stuffed animal, a little blue bunny, 'hostage' for 48 hours, causing the child to cry at night.
The incident has drawn significant public attention, with Moreno expressing concern that his granddaughter will one day read about the ordeal as an adult. He stated, 'She's going to read that as an adult, going, What the heck happened? And why is my life the subject of so much publicity?'
Future Outlook
Scenario analysis: The possibilities below are not certain predictions.
The House Ethics Committee's investigation could lead to disciplinary action against Miller if the allegations are substantiated. However, the outcome remains uncertain, and Miller has denied any wrongdoing, stating that 'no court, no agency has ever substantiated any allegation of abuse against me.'
If the investigation finds evidence of misconduct, Miller could face sanctions ranging from a reprimand to expulsion from Congress. Alternatively, if the allegations are not proven, Miller may be cleared, but the public scrutiny and legal battles are likely to continue.
The legal dispute between Miller and Emily Moreno may also proceed in civil courts, potentially affecting custody arrangements. The situation could further escalate if criminal charges are filed, as Moreno has suggested that sharing the CSAM image could be a felony.
Source: breitbart.com
