Democrats Seek House Ethics Probe of Rep. Max Miller

Democratic lawmakers are calling for a formal ethics investigation into Republican Representative Max Miller of Ohio following detailed allegations of domestic abuse made by his ex-wife and a former partner. The calls, led by the House Democratic Women’s Caucus, come after the publication of extensive court and police records detailing accusations of physical violence against Miller's ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and concerns regarding an injury to their young daughter.

The allegations, which Miller denies, were detailed in thousands of pages of documents obtained through public records requests. Emily Moreno, who is the daughter of Ohio Republican Senator Bernie Moreno, alleged in police reports and custody filings that during their marriage, which lasted from 2022 to 2024, Miller threw hot water on her, shoved her against a wall, and held a gun to her head. She also reported that their two-year-old daughter suffered a fractured collarbone while in Miller's care. A child protection specialist reviewing the injury noted bruising near the fracture that resembled a handprint, according to the records. An investigative report quotes the child as saying, "Daddy kill you," and "Daddy's...