Ohio Rep. Max Miller Requests Ethics Probe Over Abuse

Ohio Representative Max Miller requested a formal House Ethics Committee investigation into himself on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, just hours before the panel announced it would review allegations of domestic violence, abuse, and illegal drug use against him. The move intensifies a political crisis for the Republican congressman as he faces mounting pressure from within his own party to resign and a tight deadline to withdraw from his reelection bid.

The allegations stem from Miller’s ex-wife, Emily Moreno, who detailed accusations in court filings and police reports. She has accused Miller of multiple acts of physical abuse during their marriage, which lasted from 2022 to 2024, including throwing scalding water on her, shoving her against a wall, and holding a gun to her head. She has also alleged he caused a fractured collarbone for their young daughter. Miller has categorically denied all allegations, describing them as a coordinated smear campaign. He has filed a defamation lawsuit against Moreno.

The controversy has triggered a significant rift within the Republican Party. Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio, Emily Moreno’s father, publicly called for Miller to step aside, stating...