In a request filed in Quebec Superior Court Monday, Robert Miller's lawyers say going ahead with the judicial process given his health violates the 80-year-old's Charter rights, as they say he will not be able to participate in the trial or defend himself.Montreal billionaire Robert Miller, who allegedly paid several young girls in exchange for sexual favours, was arrested last week and faces 21 sex-related charges.
"The applicant is not capable of participating in a criminal trial, as this would cause significant harm to his health. He is not and will never be able to defend himself," his lawyers Isabella Teolis and Nicholas St-Jacques said. The motion for the stay of proceedings includes reports from Miller's doctors, who say he has been bedridden since May 2022 and requires 24/7 care for his basic bodily needs, including hygiene, feeding and using the bathroom.
The motion also cites neurologist Dr. Theodore Wein, who evaluated Miller several times up until last month. He concluded that being in court poses serious risks given Miller's fragile condition. He added if Miller were forced to be present in court, the proceedings would need to be stopped every 90 minutes so he could take his medication.