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Ohio GOP congressman sues ex-wife over abuse allegations

The Hill · May 14, 2026, 9:27 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Max Miller (R-Ohio) on Wednesday filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, the daughter of Sen.
  • Miller and Emily Moreno filed for divorce in August 2024 and have been engaged in a custody battle over their young daughter.
  • The lawsuit names the law firm and its founder, Andrew Zashin.

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

Max Miller (R-Ohio) on Wednesday filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, the daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), for accusing him of physically abusing her.

Miller and Emily Moreno filed for divorce in August 2024 and have been engaged in a custody battle over their young daughter. Since then, Miller claims that she worked with Cleveland-based law firm Zashin Law to issue statements to national media outlets like The Daily Beast, the New York Post, TMZ and the Daily Mail alleging he abused her.

The lawsuit names the law firm and its founder, Andrew Zashin. The Hill has reached out to the law firm for comment.

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