Republican senator says former son-in-law should resign from US Congress

Senator Bernie Moreno called for Representative Max Miller, his former son-in-law, to resign amid domestic abuse allegations involving Moreno's daughter Emily.

SourcesThe Guardian18:09 UTCAl Jazeera18:27 UTC2 AugSave

Key points

From Al Jazeera’s report

Sen. Bernie Moreno says Max Miller should not serve in Congress.
Moreno argues Miller fails basic standards of character and should seek help.
Allegations involve domestic abuse claims from Moreno's daughter Emily Moreno.
Mother Jones reports a bone injury to their two-year-old daughter amid custody dispute.
Miller asserts he will not resign and aims to win in November.

Why it matters. Moreno questioned Miller's character, while Mother Jones reported their two-year-old daughter suffered a bone injury amid a custody dispute.

What to watch. Miller says he will not resign and plans to seek victory in November.

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

18:09

“Republican calls for Max Miller to resign from Congress amid abuse allegations”

Key points from The Guardian

Senator Bernie Moreno urged Max Miller to step down from Congress amid abuse accusations.
Moreno criticized Miller's character and urged professional help for alleged pattern of abuse.
Miller denied domestic and child abuse allegations during a Sunday livestream.
Allegations include hot water incident, threatening with a gun, and harming a toddler.
The race for Ohio's seventh district faces intensified scrutiny ahead of the ballot deadline.

SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian

18:27

“Republican senator says former son-in-law should resign from US Congress”

Key points from Al Jazeera

Sen. Bernie Moreno says Max Miller should not serve in Congress.
Moreno argues Miller fails basic standards of character and should seek help.
Allegations involve domestic abuse claims from Moreno's daughter Emily Moreno.
Mother Jones reports a bone injury to their two-year-old daughter amid custody dispute.
Miller asserts he will not resign and aims to win in November.

SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

18:09

SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian“Republican calls for Max Miller to resign from Congress amid abuse allegations”

Key points from The Guardian

Senator Bernie Moreno urged Max Miller to step down from Congress amid abuse accusations.
Moreno criticized Miller's character and urged professional help for alleged pattern of abuse.
Miller denied domestic and child abuse allegations during a Sunday livestream.
Allegations include hot water incident, threatening with a gun, and harming a toddler.
The race for Ohio's seventh district faces intensified scrutiny ahead of the ballot deadline.

18:27

SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera“Republican senator says former son-in-law should resign from US Congress”

Key points from Al Jazeera

Sen. Bernie Moreno says Max Miller should not serve in Congress.
Moreno argues Miller fails basic standards of character and should seek help.
Allegations involve domestic abuse claims from Moreno's daughter Emily Moreno.
Mother Jones reports a bone injury to their two-year-old daughter amid custody dispute.
Miller asserts he will not resign and aims to win in November.

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Ranked 7th of 10.

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