Miller lawyer admits accidental release of daughter's photo

An attorney for Representative Max Miller has taken full responsibility for the accidental public release of a sensitive photograph of the congressman's two-year-old daughter, an incident that has intensified the bitter legal and public dispute between the Ohio Republican and his ex-wife. The photo was included in a Dropbox folder of documents Miller shared publicly on August 2 while defending himself against domestic abuse allegations made by his former spouse, Emily Moreno.

Attorney Aaron Minc stated he was solely responsible for assembling and reviewing the files, calling the inclusion of the child's image "completely unintentional and a mistake." Minc said he corrected the file as soon as he discovered the issue on Monday, August 3, and apologized to Miller, Moreno, and their families. The initial folder was taken offline and a revised version was later uploaded.

In response, lawyers for Emily Moreno sent a demand letter to Minc's firm, alleging that at least one of the shared images "could be considered child mistreatment Material" because the child's genitals appeared to be visible. The letter, dated Monday, demanded an explanation for how the photo was shared, asked if...