Rep. Max Miller’s lawyers admit he lied about witness in domestic violence case against ex-wife
Rep. Max Miller's attorneys admitted he falsely claimed his girlfriend witnessed a custody exchange to support a domestic violence protection order against his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. Surveillance footage and subsequent revelations confirmed the girlfriend was not present, prompting Moreno's legal team to seek sanctions. The incident is part of a broader, contentious custody dispute between Miller and Moreno, daughter of Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno.
- ▪Rep. Max Miller falsely claimed his girlfriend was present during a February 1 custody exchange to support allegations of no domestic violence.
- ▪Miller's attorneys admitted the girlfriend was not likely present at the time of the exchange, contradicting sworn statements and court testimony.
- ▪Surveillance footage cited by Miller showed no signs of a physical altercation but did not confirm his girlfriend's presence.
- ▪Emily Moreno's attorney, Andrew Zashin, filed a motion seeking sanctions and attorney fees over the false claims.
- ▪The protection order was initially granted based on Miller's now-retracted statements.
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Politics exclusive details Rep. Max Miller’s lawyers admit he lied about witness in domestic violence case against ex-wife By Ryan King Published May 1, 2026, 8:09 a.m. ET WASHINGTON — Attorneys for Rep. Max Miller confirmed their client fabricated testimony in court documents and during a court hearing to obtain a protection order against his ex-wife, prompting her attorneys to demand sanctions. In February, Miller’s (R-Ohio) attorneys submitted a statement from the congressman claiming that his girlfriend was present during a Feb. 1 custody exchange. At that meeting, Miller’s ex-wife, Emily Moreno — daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) — alleged that he grabbed her by the arm and shoved her against a wall.
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