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Miller later called for the House Ethics Committee to investigate the allegations against him, saying he has “absolutely nothing to hide.” Emily Moreno has accused Miller of throwing her against a wall, holding a gun to her head and throwing hot water on her, according to documents her lawyer released. A spokesperson for the office of the Ohio secretary of state has told NBC News that Monday is the deadline to replace a candidate. Moreno said in a statement this month that Miller “is a danger to my daughter, and I hold my breath every minute he has custody of my granddaughter.” Asked whether he believed Miller should resign from office, Banks said, “If the allegations are true and watching this play out publicly, of course he should resign.” “I don’t know enough about the political dynamics, but I’ve watched the allegations, they’re deeply troubling, and I pray for all involved, especially the kid, and hope that justice prevails in this case,” Banks said. Miller was expected to headline an event in his district on Monday, but the Republican organization canceled the event days ago, citing security concerns.
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