U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno stated that his former son-in-law, U.S. Rep. Max Miller, should not be serving in the House and should seek professional help as Miller defended himself against allegations of domestic abuse in a live video on Sunday.

Domestic Abuse Allegations

Miller’s ex-wife, Emily Moreno, has said that Miller scalded, hit, and threatened her while they were married. Miller denied those allegations in the video, as he has in the past.

A spokesperson for Emily Moreno said the video was ‘shameful’ and that ‘no loving parent would have ever used their daughter as a PR pawn to save their own political career.’ Miller accompanied his announcement with the release of a voluminous cache of investigative and court documents, as well as audio and video clips, related to the custody dispute.

Political Fallout

Miller, who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump, said Sunday that he will remain in his race for reelection. Democrats have seen a new opportunity in the northeast Ohio congressional seat as the Republican incumbent has faced mounting pressure over the domestic abuse allegations.

Potential GOP candidates are eyeing Miller’s seat, including State Rep. Mike Dovilla and former state senator Kevin Coughlin. Miller won reelection two years ago with just over 51% of the vote.

Original reporting: WESH Orlando — read the source article.