Canadian billionaire accused of sex with minors wants medical stay of proceedings

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Lawyers representing billionaire Robert Miller while he faces criminal charges alleging he sexually exploited girls plan to argue that he is too sick to have a fair trial.

The defence attorneys, Isabella Teolis and Nicolas St-Jacques, have filed a motion seeking a stay of proceedings on the charges filed against Miller last week. His first court date is scheduled for July 3. They argue Miller is unable to defend himself and a trial would violate two of his Charter rights, including the right to a fair trial.“ suffers from different medical conditions which include a very advanced degenerative Parkinson’s disease.

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