Max Miller Abuse Probe
Ohio GOP Rep. Max Miller is under scrutiny after domestic abuse claims and an ethics probe.
Summary
The House Ethics Committee is reviewing allegations that Rep. Max Miller may have engaged in domestic violence and illegal drug use after Miller said he would request an investigation into himself. The Ohio Republican faces abuse allegations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno, and a temporary restraining order from Stephanie Grisham. Miller denies wrongdoing, says he will stay in his reelection race, and accuses the Morenos of trying to damage his career. His lawyer also acknowledged defense files accidentally included an unredacted photo of his young daughter.
The Coverage
CNN BackfireLeans Left
Max Miller’s CNN appearance collapsed into a damaging, defensive performance that made the allegations against him look worse. Jake Tapper’s questioning exposed weaknesses in Miller’s answers, including his attempt to justify the release of graphic material involving his daughter.
Ethics StuntLeans Left
Miller’s request for an ethics investigation into himself was a political maneuver meant to redirect attention from the domestic-violence allegations. Instead of clearing his name, the move backfired as more damaging information emerged.
Child Photo ReleaseLeans Left
The release of sensitive images involving Miller’s daughter made the scandal more disturbing and harder to dismiss. His side’s explanation that the disclosure was inadvertent did not erase the seriousness of mishandling such material amid abuse allegations.
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