From Mother Jones · Abby Vesoulis · · 2m
Max Miller's Legal Threats Target Multiple Opponents
Rep. Max Miller uses aggressive legal tactics to silence critics with cease-and-desists and threats.
In brief
Rep. Max Miller uses aggressive legal tactics to silence critics with cease-and-desists and threats. Rep. Max Miller and his lawyers have sent cease-and-desist letters and threats to multiple opponents, including a former romantic partner, his congressional opponent, and a physician, to silence criticism of alleged…
Max Miller's Legal Strategy
Rep. Max Miller and his lawyers have deployed aggressive legal tactics against critics, including cease-and-desist letters and threats.
Defamation Cases Against Partners
Miller has sued former romantic partners who accused him of assault, including Stephanie Grisham and Emily Moreno.
Cease-and-Desist to TV Stations
In September, Miller sent a cease-and-desist to local TV stations for running an ad created by his opponent Brian Poindexter's campaign.
Social Media Threats
Amanda Litman received a cease-and-desist in August after calling Miller a man who broke his toddler’s collarbone.
Alleged Murder Connection
Miller told Emily Moreno’s lawyer Vince Stafford he intended to speak publicly about an alleged connection to a 2013 murder.
Emails to Vince Stafford
Miller emailed Vince Stafford saying he would comment on the alleged murder connection if he did not hear from him by end of day.
Threats to Senator Bernie Moreno
Miller told US Sen. Bernie Moreno he had dirt on him and wrote: 'Take this however you want, everyone is going to get to know you better than your wife does.'
“Take this however you want, everyone is going to get to know you better than your wife does”
Cease-and-Desist to Physician
Miller’s lawyer Larry Zukerman sent a cease-and-desist to Matthew Kampert, a physician, claiming he spoke negatively about his ex-wife.
Threats to Reopen Divorce
Zukerman threatened Kampert could lose spousal support and property rights if he did not stop speaking negatively about his ex-wife.
Alleged Drug Theft Claims
Zukerman accused Kampert of stealing narcotics and using his dog’s medication to justify the claim.
Kampert's Denial
Kampert denies the drug theft claims, saying he gave his dog a steroid injection once in 2021 for arthritis pain.
Legal Experts' Concerns
Experts say Zukerman’s letter may be extortionate and provides legal advice, violating professional conduct rules.
No Response from Miller
Miller, his spokespeople, and his lawyers declined to respond when asked about the intent of their legal strategy.
In short
Rep. Max Miller and his lawyers have sent cease-and-desist letters and threats to multiple opponents, including a former romantic partner, his congressional opponent, and a physician, to silence criticism of alleged physical abuse.
