The custody trial involving Rep. Max Miller and his former wife Emily Moreno has been delayed to next year. The trial’s postponement follows allegations that Moreno’s PTSD resulted from abuse.
The proceedings were initially slated for November 5, shortly after Miller’s defeat in the re-election against Brian Poindexter.
Earlier in the year, both parties agreed on an expert evaluation of Moreno. She accused Miller of physical abuse, including knocking her down, throwing hot water, and threatening her with a gun. Moreno’s team, however, hired an additional expert without prior notice to Miller’s team.
Miller’s lawyers criticized this action as “gamesmanship.” Meanwhile, Moreno’s representatives argued that Miller’s team missed opportunities for discovery.
This subsequent expert analysis found Moreno experienced PTSD from “violence and abuse by Mr. Miller,” refuting Miller’s assertions of her having bipolar disorder.
Judge Debra Boros dismissed Miller’s request to exclude this assessment but allowed extra time for Miller to secure another expert witness. The trial now starts in May 2027.
The custody battle concerning their three-year-old daughter has affected Miller’s political campaign. Their relationship issues came to public interest following marriage at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in 2022, ending in divorce two years later.
A police report indicated a broken collarbone and a bruise on their daughter, raising further questions. The child allegedly mentioned a threat from her father, which Miller denies.
The Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) found no substantial evidence against Miller, resulting in no charges.
Miller responded to the allegations by suing Moreno for defamation. Furthermore, Moreno highlighted apprehensions regarding drug use and Miller’s behavior. These concerns are not his first; he was previously accused of abuse by Stephanie Grisham, former White House press secretary, leading to a settled defamation case.
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