The Crown has agreed with the defense that billionaire Robert Miller, 81, accused of 24 sex crimes involving 11 women (mostly minors), is unfit to stand trial due to his advanced Parkinson's disease and declining health. A medical expert for the Crown testified that Miller is too frail to travel to court. Superior Court Justice Lyne Décarie is expected to rule on a stay of proceedings on Tuesday, which is now the most likely outcome.
Crown agrees Robert Miller, billionaire accused of sex crimes, unfit to stand trial
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The Crown has agreed with the defense that billionaire Robert Miller, 81, accused of 24 sex crimes involving 11 women (mostly minors), is unfit to stand trial due to his advanced Parkinson's disease and declining health. A medical expert for the Crown testified that Miller is too frail to travel to court. Superior Court Justice Lyne Décarie is expected to rule on a stay of proceedings on Tuesday, which is now the most likely outcome.
Trending- 1 May 20: Dr. Pierre Blanchet met Miller for evaluation.
- 2 Monday (current week): Crown's medical expert testified; Miller appeared via video conference.
- 3 Tuesday (current week): Superior Court Justice Lyne Décarie expected to rule on stay of proceedings.
- Likely stay of proceedings in the criminal trial
- Alleged victims may not see a trial
- Public discussion about justice for victims in cases of defendant's ill health
What: The Crown agreeing that Robert Miller, accused of sex crimes, is unfit to stand trial due to poor health.
When: Monday (June 9, 2025), May 20, Tuesday (June 10, 2025).
Where: Montreal (implied by context of Quebec Crown).
Why: Miller's advanced Parkinson's disease and overall declining health make him too frail and cognitively impaired to travel to court and participate in a trial; going to trial could worsen his condition or be fatal.
How: Medical expert testimony, agreement between Crown and defense, Superior Court Justice ruling on a stay of proceedings.