Staffers Added to Lawsuit Over Child Photo
A Cleveland federal lawsuit now includes two additional defendants in a case involving an unredacted photo of a minor.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Sex Crimes
Emily Moreno has amended her federal lawsuit to include Philip Poe and Abigail Angelos as defendants. The complaint alleges these staffers helped distribute a Dropbox link containing an unredacted image of a 2-year-old child on social media.
Why it matters
The legal action claims the defendants were not acting within the scope of their government employment when they posted the materials. It further alleges that Max Miller, who was named in the original filing, does not control his own social media accounts.
The lawsuit, originally filed against Max Miller and Aaron Minc, now includes Philip Poe and Abigail Angelos as defendants. The image in question was reportedly hosted via a public Dropbox link for 23 hours.
The players
Emily Moreno
She is the plaintiff who initiated the federal lawsuit regarding the distribution of the child's image.
Philip Poe
He is a staffer recently added as a defendant in the federal lawsuit.
Abigail Angelos
She is a staffer named as a defendant who reportedly received $2,000 in payment from Max Miller's campaign.
Max Miller
He is a public official whose congressional office is based in Cleveland, Ohio.
Aaron Minc
He is an attorney who was named in the original complaint and stated he created the file containing the image.
The details
The lawsuit alleges that the defendants posted documents on behalf of Max Miller to a social media account on X. Aaron Minc stated that he collected the relevant documents and personally created the Dropbox file.
Timeline
Aug. 2: An unredacted image of a 2-year-old child was disclosed online.
Aug. 12: Emily Moreno filed the original lawsuit against Max Miller and Aaron Minc.
Oct. 22: Philip Poe and Abigail Angelos were added as defendants to the lawsuit.
Legal Context
This case follows a pattern set by recent federal litigation regarding the liability of campaign staff for social media disclosures. It highlights the shifting legal landscape concerning how personal versus official duties are defined in congressional digital operations.
Residents in the area may be interested in these legal developments as they concern the conduct of local congressional staff members. The case raises questions about the oversight and management of social media accounts maintained by public representatives.
The takeaway
This case emphasizes the legal risks associated with managing social media accounts for public figures. Staffers and campaign workers should maintain strict oversight protocols to ensure all online content complies with privacy standards and professional expectations.
Further reading
For more information on legal proceedings, visit the Sex Crimes section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cleveland.
