Delay in scheduling joint trial of accused and co-accused due in part to schedule of co-accused’s counsel — Accused applying for stay of proceedings on basis that right to be tried within reasonable time violated — Case management judge granting stay — Whether delay occasioned by co-accused in joint trial can amount to discrete exceptional circumstance when assessing whether accused’s right to be tried within reasonable time violated. Appeal allowed 05/29/2026 — Supreme Advocacy acted as agent for the Intervenor.
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