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Quebec Judge Stays Sex Charges Against Montreal Billionaire Robert Miller

Medical experts found his advanced Parkinson’s disease makes it impossible for him to defend himself in court

Associations representing groups that work in the Quebec justice system are calling on the provincial government on step up security at the province's courthouses. Quebec Superior Court is seen in Montreal, Wednesday, March 27, 2019.
One of the rare existing photos of billionaire Robert G. Miller, now 81.
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Overview

  • Quebec Superior Court Justice Lyne Décarie stayed the 24-count case after the Crown and defence agreed Miller’s health prevents a fair trial.
  • Medical evidence showed the 81-year-old Future Electronics founder is bedridden, largely non-verbal and requires constant medical care.
  • Miller faced allegations of sexual misconduct against 11 complainants, most of whom were minors when the offences allegedly occurred between the 1990s and early 2000s.
  • A class action lawsuit against Miller and alleged accomplices was authorized in January, and separate charges remain against Teresita Fuentes for procuring sexual services and another associate for luring minors.
  • The police probe followed a 2023 Radio-Canada/CBC investigation into Miller’s alleged practice of recruiting underage girls for sex in exchange for money and gifts.