Fresh court filings and police records have thrust Ohio Republican Congressman Max Miller back into the spotlight, revealing a series of disturbing allegations that extend far beyond the abuse claims first reported earlier this year. Newly obtained documents allege years of domestic violence, threats, drug use and intimidation, painting a far more detailed picture of the bitter legal battle between the congressman and his ex-wife, Emily Moreno.
The allegations arrive as Miller seeks a third term in Congress while fighting an increasingly contentious custody dispute over the couple's young daughter. Moreno, the daughter of Republican Senator Bernie Moreno, claims Miller physically assaulted her on multiple occasions during their marriage, including pointing a firearm at her and throwing boiling water that caused burns. Miller has repeatedly denied abusing Moreno, insisting the accusations are false and politically motivated. Investigations have returned no criminal findings to date, though several remain unresolved.
