Rep. Max Miller has denied using Meta smart glasses to make surreptitious recordings during a July court hearing. His ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and her legal team raised concerns about the congressman wearing the glasses, which can record video and audio, during a child custody hearing. Miller's attorneys submitted a sworn statement asserting that he was not recording during the proceedings.
Moreno's attorneys had demanded that Miller hand over the Meta Glasses for inspection, noting that he had not previously worn eyewear to hearings. They stated in a court filing that Miller has a history of making references to Ohio being a single-party consent state and his ability to legally record conversations.
The congressman has publicly released recordings he made of his ex-wife, including one that supported her accusations that he dumped hot water on her. Miller's legal team accused Moreno's lawyers of attempting to generate negative publicity and harass him through the discovery process, rather than focusing on the best interests of their child.
Tensions have been high between Miller and Moreno's legal teams. In May, Moreno's attorney's team accused Miller of provoking a confrontation after an exchange where Miller allegedly insulted the attorney's fiancée. Miller's team had previously sought to disqualify Moreno's attorney, a move they later withdrew.
The custody battle between Miller and Moreno has been contentious, with Moreno making abuse accusations against the congressman. Allegations include an incident where their two-year-old daughter sustained a broken collarbone, and Moreno reported seeing a handprint bruise on their daughter's shoulder. Miller has vehemently denied all abuse allegations and any involvement in his daughter's injury.
Miller previously filed a domestic violence case against Moreno, which was dropped in July. He also faced abuse accusations from his former partner, Stephanie Grisham, the ex-White House press secretary. Miller sued Grisham for defamation in 2021 but later dropped the suit in 2023 after a settlement. Grisham subsequently sued Miller in July, alleging he violated their settlement agreement through social media posts. Miller's defense in that case included claiming he has not controlled his social media accounts for two years, stating they are managed by his lawyers and campaign.