Order unanimously reversed, motion denied, and indictment reinstated.
Memorandum:
On September 15, 1978 defendant was charged under an eight-count indictment with having murdered her four children. She interposed a defense of lack of criminal responsibility by reason of mental disease or defect (Penal Law, § 30.05) and was thereafter examined by two psychiatrists on behalf of the prosecution. Jury selection began on April 24, 1979 but was interrupted...
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