From Mother Jones · Abby Vesoulis · · 1m
Rep Max Miller Silent on Staircase Assault Allegation
Rep. Max Miller declined to answer high school staircase assault allegation during deposition.
In brief
Rep. Max Miller declined to answer high school staircase assault allegation during deposition. Rep. Max Miller refused to address high school staircase assault claims during court deposition on custody battle. Originally reported by Mother Jones.
High school staircase incident
Rep. Max Miller declined to answer repeated questions about pushing a girl down stairs during high school.
“With eight to 10 friends at Miller’s house, Miller pushed a girl out the door of his room and she fell down some stairs after he became enraged when she resisted his attempts to touch her, according to three people who were there and many more who heard about the incident in the aftermath”
Custody court battle
Miller faces custody battle over two-year-old daughter shared with Emily Moreno, daughter of US Sen. Bernie Moreno.
“Emily Moreno has accused her ex-husband of assaulting her multiple times”
Past allegations
Miller has been accused of violent behavior toward women and investigated by Ohio authorities for potential child abuse.
“Miller tossed boiling water at Moreno, held a gun to her head while she changed their daughter’s diaper, and shoved her against a wall, resulting in bruises”
Deposition testimony
Miller’s lawyer instructed him to remain silent on staircase allegation during deposition.
“Miller’s lawyer: I am instructing him not to answer that”
Testosterone therapy
Miller denied current testosterone use but explained past therapy for energy and functionality.
“It is legal, he said, adding that he has not taken testosterone in two years”
What happens next
Miller’s lawyers will continue to defend him against allegations in custody case.
“Miller: It predates December 18th of ’25”
The essence
Rep. Max Miller refused to address high school staircase assault claims during court deposition on custody battle.
