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Okanagan Councillor Guilty: 'Used Coach Position to Find Boys for Companionship'
The judge found Miller used his coaching role to target boys for companionship, and Crown prosecutors are seeking a lengthy custodial sentence.
- On Sept 18, 2026, Ontario Superior Court Justice Russell Raikes found James Miller guilty of multiple counts of sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching for incidents dating back to the 90s.
- Miller faced charges in two separate cases involving three complainants, with allegations stemming from his time coaching the Sarnia Mini-Colts basketball team in Ontario during the 1990s.
- Raikes dismissed two charges involving complainant B.B. due to reasonable doubt, but rejected Miller's denials regarding J.B., finding his testimony inconsistent with multiple credible witnesses.
- Miller will return to Ontario on Nov 19 for sentencing submissions from the Crown and defence; Raikes declined the Crown's request to revoke his bail.
- A third complainant's case remains before a different Justice with a decision expected on Oct 2, while Miller continues his leave from his roles.
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