Election and plea was held over for an Airdrie teacher facing charges of sexual assault and sexual exploitation.
Former George McDougall High School teacher, John Christopher Miller, will reappear at the Airdrie Provincial Court June 13 for election and plea. Election will determine whether Miller is tried by a judge and jury or by a judge alone. He is facing one count of sexual assault, two counts of sexual exploitation and 12 counts for breaching condition.
Miller was also in Cochrane Provincial Court last week for one charge of the dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
The case was also held over. He will reappear in Cochrane June 6.
Miller, 36, was first arrested in Calgary on Oct. 17 and charged with sexual assault and sexual exploitation for having an alleged extended sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student after another student approached officers about the subject.
While conducting a routine patrol on Dec. 19, an RCMP school resource officer saw Miller’s vehicle leaving the area of the school at around 11 a.m.
The officer determined Miller had been contacting the alleged victim, against a court order.
Miller was later arrested at his home in Airdrie and charged with 12 counts of breach of recognizance and one count of sexual interference.
Miller was released on bail in February after spending more than a month-and-a-half in custody.
Part of that time was under psychiatric assessment, where it was determined he is fit to stand trial.
