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Vancouver Sun
6 hours ago
- Vancouver Sun
Montreal billionaire Robert Miller too sick for trial on sex charges, judge says
A Quebec Superior Court judge has stayed criminal charges against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller. The Crown agreed on Monday to a motion by the defence that Miller, who is suffering from Parkinson's disease, is too ill to stand trial on 24 sex-related charges. The founder of global electronics distributor Future Electronics was initially arrested in May 2024 on 21 sex charges involving 10 complainants. In December, three new charges were filed by the Crown for crimes alleged to have taken place between 1995 and 2000. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Many of the complainants were minors when the alleged offences occurred. Miller's lawyers had sought a stay of proceedings in April, arguing their 81-year-old client was not well enough to stand trial. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Globe and Mail
6 hours ago
- Globe and Mail
Montreal billionaire Robert Miller too sick for trial on sex charges, judge says
A Quebec Superior Court judge has stayed criminal charges against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller. The Crown agreed on Monday to a motion by the defence that Miller, who is suffering from Parkinson's disease, is too ill to stand trial on 24 sex-related charges. The founder of global electronics distributor Future Electronics was initially arrested in May 2024 on 21 sex charges involving 10 complainants. In December, three new charges were filed by the Crown for crimes alleged to have taken place between 1995 and 2000. Many of the complainants were minors when the alleged offences occurred. Miller's lawyers had sought a stay of proceedings in April, arguing their 81-year-old client was not well enough to stand trial.
National Post
6 hours ago
- Business
- National Post
Montreal billionaire Robert Miller too sick for trial on sex charges, judge says
A Quebec Superior Court judge has stayed criminal charges against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller. Article content The Crown agreed on Monday to a motion by the defence that Miller, who is suffering from Parkinson's disease, is too ill to stand trial on 24 sex-related charges. Article content The founder of global electronics distributor Future Electronics was initially arrested in May 2024 on 21 sex charges involving 10 complainants. Article content In December, three new charges were filed by the Crown for crimes alleged to have taken place between 1995 and 2000. Article content Many of the complainants were minors when the alleged offences occurred. Article content Miller's lawyers had sought a stay of proceedings in April, arguing their 81-year-old client was not well enough to stand trial. Article content
CTV News
7 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Judge says Montreal billionaire Robert Miller too sick for trial on sex charges
The Quebec Superior Court is seen in Montreal on March 27, 2019. (The Canadian Press/Ryan Remiorz) A Quebec Superior Court judge has stayed criminal charges against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller. The Crown agreed on Monday to a motion by the defence that Miller, who is suffering from Parkinson's disease, is too ill to stand trial on 24 sex-related charges. The founder of global electronics distributor Future Electronics was initially arrested in May 2024 on 21 sex charges involving 10 complainants. In December, three new charges were filed by the Crown for crimes alleged to have taken place between 1995 and 2000. Many of the complainants were minors when the alleged offences occurred. Miller's lawyers had sought a stay of proceedings in April, arguing their 81-year-old client was not well enough to stand trial. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 10, 2025
Toronto Sun
a day ago
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Montreal billionaire Miller appears in court via videoconference from sickbed
Future Electronics founder was charged last summer with paying minors to have sex Published Jun 09, 2025 • Last updated 9 hours ago • 1 minute read Robert Miller stepped down as CEO of Future Electronics in 2023. Postmedia Network files Billionaire Robert Miller made his first appearance in court Monday since he was charged last summer with paying minors to have sex. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The founder of Future Electronics appeared through a videoconference connecting a courtroom to Miller's home in Westmount. Miller was accompanied by a lawyer wearing a surgical mask who turned a video camera toward the accused. Miller was lying in a bed, his head resting on three pillows, wearing a Boston Red Sox baseball cap and a light blue surgical mask. His bedside table had special padding on one side, apparently to soften a blow if Miller rolls off his bed. Last year, Miller, 81, was arrested after prosecutors laid 21 charges involving 10 alleged victims in two different cases. The charges, including sexual assault, inducing prostitution and sexual intercourse with a minor for consideration, involve events alleged to have taken place between 1994 and 2016. His lawyers had said in court that Miller suffers from Parkinson's disease, is bedridden and was unable to appear in court. His lawyers are seeking a stay of proceedings on all of the criminal charges Miller faces in the three different criminal cases brought against him since last year. The Crown has asked a neurologist named Pierre Blanchette to provide his expert opinion on whether Miller can follow a criminal trial. Lawyers in the case also announced that Miller recently asked that the only remaining case against him that was before Quebec Court be brought to Superior Court to be joined with the two other cases. Toronto Blue Jays Olympics Columnists Canada Sunshine Girls
