Miller Refuses to Answer Questions on High School Assault Allegation in Deposition
The Ohio Republican declined to testify under oath about allegations he pushed a woman down stairs decades ago during custody litigation.
What to know
- Miller refused to answer under oath whether he pushed a woman down stairs in high school after she rejected his advances, with his attorney instructing him to remain silent.
- The deposition is part of an ongoing custody battle with his ex-wife Emily Moreno, who has accused him of multiple violent assaults including throwing boiling water and holding a gun to her head.
- Miller acknowledged using testosterone replacement therapy but claimed it is legal and 'very normal,' stating he has not used it in two years.
“Max…Do not respond.”
Pamela MacAdams, Miller's attorney · Mother Jones (deposition transcript) ↗
Max Miller U.S. Representative (R-Ohio)Emily Moreno Ex-wife, daughter of Sen. Bernie MorenoPamela MacAdams Miller's attorney
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Miller testifies on testosterone replacement therapy use during deposition — When questioned about testosterone replacement therapy, Miller said he previously used it after obtaining a prescription online and has not taken it in two years. He claimed it is legal and described it as 'very normal,' citing Secretary Pete Hegseth's supposed military directive.
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Miller invokes silence on staircase allegation during sworn deposition — During a sworn deposition on Monday related to his custody battle with Emily Moreno, Miller declined to answer repeated questions from her lawyers about whether he pushed a woman down stairs in high school. His attorney Pamela MacAdams instructed him not to respond when asked directly about the incident.
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Woman from high school incident tells Mother Jones assault remains traumatic — The woman allegedly pushed down the stairs reached out to Mother Jones this summer, confirming the event happened 20 years prior and describing it as one of the more traumatic nights of her life.
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Mother Jones publishes investigation into Miller's alleged violence — Mother Jones published an investigation based on police and court documents alleging Miller tossed boiling water at ex-wife Moreno, held a gun to her head, and shoved her against a wall. He was also investigated by Ohio authorities for potential child abuse, which was deemed unsubstantiated.
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Politico reports high school staircase incident allegation — Journalist Michael Kruse reported that Miller allegedly pushed a woman down stairs during high school after she rejected his physical advances, with the account based on three eyewitnesses and others who heard about it afterward.
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During a sworn deposition, Rep. Max Miller declined to answer repeated questions from one of his ex-wife’s lawyers about whether he pushed a girl down a staircase during high school. “If the incident never occurred, why are you afraid of answering the question?” asked his ex-wife’s lawyer.
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During a sworn deposition on Monday, Rep. Max Miller declined to answer repeated questions from one of his ex-wife’s lawyers about whether he pushed a girl down a staircase during high school.
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Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) declined to answer repeated questions from one of his ex-wife’s lawyers about whether he pushed a girl down a staircase during high school.
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During a sworn deposition on Monday, Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) declined to answer repeated questions from one of his ex-wife’s lawyers about whether he pushed a girl down a staircase during high school.