Several Democratic members of Congress have requested that the House Ethics Committee investigate Congressman Max Miller (R-OH) following allegations of domestic violence and child abuse involving his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and their child. The Democratic Women’s Caucus, led by chairwoman Leger Fernandez (D-NM) and vice chairs Hillary Scholten (D-MI) and Emilia Sykes (D-OH), issued a statement emphasizing the seriousness of the allegations and the need for a thorough investigation.
These calls for an investigation come after a report published by Mother Jones on July 18, which cited thousands of pages of public records alleging various misconducts by Miller, including drug use, misogyny, and verbal abuse. The report also referenced a police investigation into potential child abuse after Miller's daughter sustained a broken collarbone. While the investigation was deemed “unsubstantiated,” meaning there was insufficient evidence to support claims of neglect or abuse, the circumstances surrounding the injury raised concerns.
Miller has denied any allegations of violence against women. The Democratic Women’s Caucus reiterated their commitment to ensuring safety for women and children in their homes. Other lawmakers, including Rep. Sam Liccardo (D-CA) and Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI), have also voiced their support for the investigation. As of now, no Republican members of Congress have publicly called for an investigation into Miller.