Emily Moreno, the daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), filed for a new restraining order against her ex-husband, Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio), on Thursday, adding fresh allegations to a case that already accused the congressman of domestic violence.
The request paints a troubling picture of Tuesday’s court hearing. Moreno claims Miller physically grabbed her attorney, Andrew Zashin, as the proceedings wrapped up. She further alleges Miller hurled a profane slur at Zashin’s fiancee, who was present in the hallway.
This move is not an isolated one. Moreno has previously sought protection from Miller, whom she accuses of abuse during their marriage. Their divorce and custody battle have been playing out in Ohio courts for months, drawing widespread attention due to their prominent political ties.
The new filing focuses on the incident outside the courtroom. According to Moreno, Miller’s temper boiled over unexpectedly. Zashin, a well-known family law attorney, is representing Moreno in the divorce case.
Miller, a first-term congressman, has yet to issue a statement about the fresh allegations. His office did not immediately respond to requests for comment, a standard silence that leaves questions hanging.
The restraining order request is the latest salvo in a bitter legal war that has seen both sides exchange accusations. For the Moreno family, the matter is personal. Senator Bernie Moreno has stood firmly behind his daughter, attending hearings and speaking out about the case.
The courts are now tasked with sorting through these claims, with a hearing scheduled to consider the new request. Until then, the tension between these two political households shows no sign of cooling.