It is hereby ordered that the order so appealed from is unanimously affirmed.
Memorandum:
The People appeal from an order granting the motion of defendant to dismiss the indictment charging him with two counts of murder in the second degree (Penal Law § 125.25 [1], [2]) on the ground that he was denied his constitutional right to a speedy trial. Contrary to the People's contention, Supreme Court did not abuse its discretion in granting the motion (
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