Ohio Republican Lawmaker Faces Restraining Order After Aggressive Outburst Toward Ex-Wife’s Attorneys
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Rep. Max Miller, a Republican congressman, is facing a restraining order request after allegedly assaulting his ex-wife’s legal team in a courthouse hallway, highlighting ongoing issues of abuse and unchecked power among right-wing politicians.
A lawyer representing Emily Moreno, the ex-wife of Republican Rep. Max Miller, has filed a petition seeking a restraining order against the congressman, alleging that Miller physically seized attorney Andrew Zashin’s arm and grabbed another lawyer’s bag in a courthouse hallway on Tuesday. This incident, which occurred after a hearing in the protracted custody battle between Miller and Moreno, marks the second reported confrontation involving Miller and his ex-wife’s legal team—an alarming pattern of aggression that underscores the dangers posed by those in positions of power.
The petition details Miller’s actions as an aggressive attempt to get Zashin’s attention, even referencing the attorney’s fiancée, and notes that Miller’s own lawyer, Larry Zukerman, admitted that his client “just can’t control himself.” Such behavior from an elected official is deeply troubling and raises questions about accountability among conservative lawmakers.
This restraining order request follows previous allegations in the same case, including a crude and misogynistic comment Miller reportedly made about Zashin’s fiancée in May. Miller, who has a history of using litigation to silence critics, has sued both Moreno and Zashin for defamation, while denying all abuse accusations. Moreno has also alleged that Miller suffers from bipolar disorder, a claim his legal team has dismissed.
The ongoing dispute has drawn political scrutiny, with Democratic lawmakers demanding an ethics investigation into Miller’s conduct. Yet, Miller claims that no formal ethics inquiry is underway, illustrating the reluctance of the political establishment to hold its own accountable.