# Max Miller's Legal Threats Target Multiple Opponents

> Rep. Max Miller uses aggressive legal tactics to silence critics with cease-and-desists and threats.
- Title: Max Miller's Legal Threats Target Multiple Opponents
- Summary: Rep. Max Miller uses aggressive legal tactics to silence critics with cease-and-desists and threats. Rep. Max Miller and his lawyers have sent…
- Keywords: max miller, congress, ohio, cease and desist, defamation, brian poindexter, stephanie grisham, emily moreno, vince stafford, joseph stafford, larry zukerman, jaclyn alatrash
- Source: Mother Jones — https://motherjones.com/politics/2026/10/how-rep-max-miller-and-his-lawyer-try-to-silence-foes
- Author: Abby Vesoulis
- Published: 2026-10-14T14:19:57+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: max miller, congress, ohio, cease and desist, defamation, brian poindexter, stephanie grisham, emily moreno, vince stafford, joseph stafford, larry zukerman, jaclyn alatrash
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.