Emily Moreno sues Rep. Max Miller, alleging he posted nude photo of daughter
Rep. Max Miller’s (R-Ohio) ex-wife, Emily Moreno, on Wednesday sued the Ohio Republican, alleging he published a nude photo of their young daughter online. A copy of the federal lawsuit obtained by The Hill alleges that Miller "recklessly published and disclosed to the world a nude image” of the child. It says that Miller "recklessly…
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The case for
Moreno’s case is that a parent has an overriding duty to protect a young child’s privacy and dignity, especially regarding intimate images. If Miller published the image as alleged, she argues that the resulting exposure would be a serious and lasting harm, and that civil accountability is necessary regardless of the parties’ personal dispute.
The case against
Miller is entitled to contest the allegation and to have the claim tested against evidence rather than treated as established by the filing alone. His strongest case would be that the image was not published by him, was not disclosed in the manner alleged, or that the legal requirements for liability have not been met; due process and the presumption against judging unproven accusations remain important.