Ohio Rep. Max Miller's Ex-Wife Seeks New Restraining Order
Emily Moreno, the ex-wife of Ohio Rep. Max Miller, filed to expand restraining orders on Thursday, July 30, 2026, asking a court to bar Miller from contacting her attorney, Andrew Zashin.[1]
In an affidavit attached to the filing, Moreno says Miller insulted Zashin's fiancee after a May 2026 court hearing and grabbed Zashin and another attorney after a hearing earlier this week.[1] Miller has denied the abuse allegations, says he retains joint custody of the couple's child, and has sued Moreno for defamation over her claims.[1]
On February 1, 2026, Moreno alleged that Miller assaulted her during a custody exchange, and police and court records say the child was later diagnosed with a clavicle fracture and had a handprint-shaped bruise.[1]
It was not immediately clear when a judge would rule on Moreno's request.
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- On Thursday, July 30, 2026, Emily Moreno filed to expand restraining orders to bar Rep. Max Miller from contacting her attorney, Andrew Zashin.
- Moreno’s affidavit alleges Miller insulted Zashin’s fiancee after a May 2026 court hearing and grabbed Zashin and another attorney after a hearing earlier this week.
- Police and court records cited in the article describe Moreno’s prior allegations that Miller assaulted her during a February 1, 2026 custody exchange and that their child later was diagnosed with a clavicle fracture accompanied by a handprint-shaped bruise.
- Miller has denied all abuse allegations, emphasizes that he retains joint custody, and has sued Moreno for defamation over claims he was a violent and abusive husband and father.
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