Judge to rule whether Montreal billionaire Robert Miller is too sick to stand trial / The Toronto Star
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Controversy surrounds the legal fate of Montreal billionaire Robert Miller as questions over his health emerge ahead of trial proceedings. Allegations linked to serious misconduct complicate the case, prompting judicial debates regarding his capacity to stand trial.
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