Lawyer for Rep. Miller's ex-wife files for restraining order amid abuse claims

Core Impact Points

• Rep. Max Miller's ex-wife, Emily Moreno, files for a restraining order against him, alleging physical and verbal abuse.
• The allegations include an incident where Miller allegedly threw Moreno against a wall and grabbed her arm during a custody exchange.
• Moreno also claims that Miller has harassed and threatened her past legal teams and has made threatening statements against her father, a Republican Ohio Sen.
• Miller denies the allegations and has accused Moreno of defaming him and abusing their child.
• The case has sparked calls for an investigation into Miller's behavior, with some questioning how he has maintained joint custody of their daughter.
• The allegations have also raised concerns about the treatment of women in politics and the impact on their families.