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Trial for Montreal Billionaire Robert Miller's Sex Crimes Delayed Until December

The case involves 21 charges related to offenses against 10 complainants, many of whom were minors at the time.

The sex crimes case against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller has been put off until December. Quebec Superior Court is seen in Montreal, Wednesday, March 27, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Overview

  • Robert Miller, founder of Future Electronics, was arrested in May on 21 counts of sex crimes.
  • The alleged offenses occurred between 1994 and 2016, with one victim reportedly under the age of 14.
  • Crown attorney Myriam Corbeil is prepared to proceed with the trial, estimating it will take about five weeks.
  • Miller's defense team requested a delay, citing his severe illness and complications in reviewing evidence.
  • Defense attorneys are also seeking further disclosure before deciding on a trial by jury or judge alone, with the next court date set for December 12.