Rep. Max Miller, an Ohio congressman, is facing a lawsuit from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, over the accidental release of a sensitive photo of their 2-year-old daughter. The photo was shared by Miller and his attorney, Aaron Minc, in a Dropbox folder earlier this month.
Lawsuit Details
The lawsuit, filed in Ohio federal court, claims that Miller “recklessly published” the image, which was taken in the context of an inquiry into an injury the child had suffered. Minc took responsibility for the image being included in the link, stating it was an unintentional mistake.
Miller had released the materials following a livestream on August 2, in an effort to defend himself against his ex-wife’s claims of domestic abuse. The image was publicly available for about a day before being removed.
Reaction and Investigation
Emily Moreno’s attorney, Subodh Chandra, stated that the child is an “entirely innocent victim who has become collateral damage to her father’s political ambition.” Chandra added that they intend to hold Miller fully accountable under federal and state law.
Miller’s ex-wife is seeking $150,000 in damages for each time the photo was downloaded. The incident has also spurred outrage from Emily Moreno’s father, Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno, who said his former son-in-law should no longer serve in Congress.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
