A man, Vem Miller, who was accused of a potential assassination attempt on former President Trump at a California campaign rally, has filed a lawsuit against the sheriff who made the accusations. Miller claims that the accusations have significantly damaged his life and he will never be the same. He stated that the internet is forever and that the accusations have had a lasting impact on his life. Miller was arrested for possessing firearms outside the rally, but he maintains that he was not trying to get into the event with guns. Instead, he was trying to park his car in a private parking lot and walk to the rally which was intentionally set up to be a considerable distance away to prevent any potential threats.
When Miller was stopped on his way into the rally, he informed officers that he had a shotgun, a loaded handgun, and a high-capacity magazine for protection due to receiving death threats. He emphasized that the guns he had were not the kind meant for carrying out an assassination attempt and were for his own protection. Miller claims that his life has been turned upside down by the accusations and that he is living in constant fear for his life and the safety of his loved ones, as he fears those who support Trump may try to harm him, believing he was trying to kill the former president.
Following the false accusations and arrest, Miller filed a lawsuit against Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, accusing him of intentionally creating a narrative to portray himself as a heroic figure who prevented an assassination attempt. The lawsuit further claims that despite being informed by the Secret Service and FBI that Miller was not a threat, Bianco continued to make false allegations against him. Miller, who is a registered Republican and a supporter of Trump, stated that instead of apologizing for the false accusations, Bianco continued to perpetuate a false narrative that has caused irreparable harm to Miller’s character and reputation.
Miller believes that the sheriff’s department needs to be held accountable for their actions and that there should be consequences for those who abuse their power. He emphasized that the behavior displayed by the department was unacceptable and that individuals who are tasked with upholding the law should be required to provide evidence to support their claims. Despite the ordeal, Miller expressed gratitude for the support he has received from his circle and colleagues throughout his career, who never doubted his innocence. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office acknowledged the lawsuit but declined to comment on the specifics at that time, stating that they are committed to transparency and will cooperate fully with the legal process.
