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Ohio Rep. Max Miller says he will not quit his reelection bid as abuse allegations from his ex-wife trigger a House Ethics Committee probe; he denies the charges, cites joint custody of his daughter, and has called for the ethics inquiry to clear his name, while his father-in-law, Senator Bernie Moreno, urges removal and former President Trump reportedly offered encouragement as polling looks challenging.
Rep. Max Miller posted secretly recorded audio from his ex-wife alleging drug use and other abuse in an effort to blunt accusations ahead of a looming reelection deadline; the Dropbox release appears to lend credence to some claims and has drawn mixed reactions, including support from Trump, while Miller denies wrongdoing and the broader custody and domestic-violence allegations continue to unfold.
Kate Gosselin sparked backlash by labeling son Collin 'mentally ill' in a TikTok comment amid his ongoing accusations of abuse tied to his upcoming memoir, In the Shadow of Eight, as its October release nears; Collin has publicly criticized Kate and shared posts about the book, while the estranged siblings' contentious relationship continues to play out in public.
Attorney Mark Geragos believes the media got the Menendez brothers' case wrong, arguing that they should have been convicted of manslaughter rather than first-degree murder due to alleged abuse. New evidence, including a letter and affidavit, supports the brothers' claims of abuse by their father. Their post-conviction attorneys have filed a petition to vacate their convictions, and the Los Angeles County District Attorney has until April 11 to respond. The Fox Nation special "Menendez Brothers: Victims or Villains" re-examines the case and its impact on the criminal justice system and media influence.
Nancy Sullivan, who played Drake Bell's mom on "Drake & Josh," expressed sadness over his abuse claims against former dialogue coach Brian Peck, stating that it "broke my heart into a million pieces" to hear about the pain he endured. Bell worked with Peck on "The Amanda Show" before co-starring in "Drake & Josh." Sullivan expressed pride in Bell for bravely sharing his truth and hopes that he finds healing and joy despite the pain. Bell publicly revealed the abuse in the docuseries "Quiet on Set," shedding light on the toxic culture behind some iconic children's shows.
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital has been found liable for all civil claims in the "Take Care of Maya" trial, with a preliminary award of $211,451,174 to the Kowalski family. The claims include false imprisonment, battery, fraudulent billing, emotional distress, and wrongful death. The lawsuit involved allegations regarding the hospital's treatment of Maya Kowalski, who was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and received ketamine infusion treatments. The hospital reported Beata Kowalski to the child abuse hotline and prevented the family from leaving with Maya. The hospital plans to appeal the verdict, stating that they followed Florida's mandatory reporting law.
Actor Ezra Miller, who identifies as non-binary, addressed the abuse claims against them on Instagram after a temporary harassment order was lifted. Miller expressed gratitude to those who supported them and criticized the misuse of protective orders. They urged the media to report accurately and implored for a higher standard of journalism. Miller's lawyer stated that the allegations were made during a time when Miller was struggling with mental health issues. Warner Bros. Discovery stood by Miller, confirming that "The Flash" release date would not be affected and Miller would not be recast. Miller previously issued an apology statement and sought mental health treatment.