Councillor sex trial involving minor ends in Penticton
Judge Howie will set a June decision after Miller’s bid to add ChatGPT-based documents was rejected as evidence.
- On Monday, May 4, the sexual assault trial of Penticton City Councillor James Miller concluded in Sarnia, Ontario, after final submissions were presented to Ontario Superior Court Justice Jason Howie.
- Miller faces multiple counts of historical sexual offences involving youth from the 1990s, including allegations of sexual interference and assault, to which he has pleaded not guilty.
- Crown Prosecutor Suzanne LaSha argued Miller used "generosity and friendship" to isolate complainant R.L., while Miller testified he was merely supportive and acted as a friend to the youth.
- Justice Howie requested time to deliberate, with a court meeting scheduled for June 5, 2026, to determine when the official ruling will be issued.
- A second trial involving two other complainants begins May 19, continuing legal proceedings for Miller, who has been on paid leave from the city council since August 2024.
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First historic sex crime trial wraps up for Penticton councillor as another looms - Creston Valley Advance
The first of two trials a Penticton City Councillor is facing over alleged historical sex crimes wrapped up its final submissions on May 4. Coun. James Miller was originally charged with three counts of sexual interference under the age of 16, two charges of invitation to sexual touching under the age of 16, and one charge of sexual assault. However, during the course of the trial, the Crown applied for amendments to the charges. Miller has plea…
First historic sex crime trial wraps up for Penticton councillor as another looms - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
The first of two trials a Penticton City Councillor is facing over alleged historical sex crimes wrapped up its final submissions on May 4. Coun. James Miller was originally charged with three counts of sexual interference under the age of 16, two charges of invitation to sexual touching under the age of 16, and one charge of sexual assault. However, during the course of the trial, the Crown applied for amendments to the charges. Miller has plea…
First historic sex crime trial wraps up for Penticton councillor as another looms - Grand Forks Gazette
The first of two trials a Penticton City Councillor is facing over alleged historical sex crimes wrapped up its final submissions on May 4. Coun. James Miller was originally charged with three counts of sexual interference under the age of 16, two charges of invitation to sexual touching under the age of 16, and one charge of sexual assault. However, during the course of the trial, the Crown applied for amendments to the charges. Miller has plea…
First historic sex crime trial wraps up for Penticton councillor as another looms - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
The first of two trials a Penticton City Councillor is facing over alleged historical sex crimes wrapped up its final submissions on May 4. Coun. James Miller was originally charged with three counts of sexual interference under the age of 16, two charges of invitation to sexual touching under the age of 16, and one charge of sexual assault. However, during the course of the trial, the Crown applied for amendments to the charges. Miller has plea…
First historic sex crime trial wraps up for Penticton councillor as another looms - Northern Sentinel
The first of two trials a Penticton City Councillor is facing over alleged historical sex crimes wrapped up its final submissions on May 4. Coun. James Miller was originally charged with three counts of sexual interference under the age of 16, two charges of invitation to sexual touching under the age of 16, and one charge of sexual assault. However, during the course of the trial, the Crown applied for amendments to the charges. Miller has plea…
Penticton Western News
First historic sex crime trial wraps up for Penticton councillor as another looms
The first of two trials a Penticton City Councillor is facing over alleged historical sex crimes wrapped up its final submissions on May 4. Coun. James Miller was originally charged with three counts of sexual interference under the age of 16, two charges of invitation to sexual touching under the age of 16, and one charge of sexual assault. However, during the course of the trial, the Crown applied for amendments to the charges. Miller has plea…
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