Rep. Miller subpoenas ex-father-in-law Sen. Moreno in ongoing divorce battle
Ohio Republican congressman escalates family legal drama by subpoenaing fellow Republican senator and his wife.
What to know
- Rep. Max Miller subpoenaed his ex-father-in-law Sen. Bernie Moreno and Moreno's wife Bridget to testify in his contentious divorce case against their daughter Emily.
- The divorce, filed in August 2024, has escalated significantly: after a 2025 settlement, Miller and Emily returned to court months later over new disputes.
- The litigation involves competing custody accusations, with Miller seeking a psychological evaluation of Emily and claiming she made false accusations, while Emily raised concerns about their 3-year-old daughter's safety in his care.
- Sen. Moreno has publicly expressed disdain for Miller, accusing him of tormenting the family—creating an unusual situation where a U.S. congressman is now in direct legal conflict with a fellow Republican senator.
“Max asking for Emily to be examined by a psychologist and also claiming she made false accusations against him.”
TMZ reporting · TMZ.com ↗
Max Miller U.S. Representative (R-Ohio)
Bernie Moreno U.S. Senator (R-Ohio), ex-father-in-lawEmily Moreno Ex-wife of Max MillerBridget Moreno Senator Moreno's wife, ex-mother-in-law
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Miller subpoenas Moreno and his wife to testify
Rep. Max Miller issues subpoenas to Sen. Bernie Moreno and his wife Bridget, demanding they answer questions about their daughter Emily and the divorce. The subpoenas were filed last week according to legal documents obtained by TMZ.
“Bernie has been outspoken about his disdain for Max ... claiming he has tormented their family for years.”
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# CNN # News Lawyers for Rep. Max Miller again subpoena Sen. Bernie Moreno, father of ex-wife
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Miller and Emily return to court over new issues — Months after the 2025 settlement, the exes resume litigation, with the dispute escalating over custody and allegations.
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Moreno family almost drawn into divorce proceedings before settlement — Early court proceedings threaten to involve Bernie Moreno, but Miller and Emily reach a settlement.
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Max Miller files for divorce from Emily Moreno — Miller and Emily Moreno, daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno, file for divorce. The couple shares a 3-year-old daughter.