WOLOHOJIAN, J.
The defendant, proceeding pro se (with standby counsel) and without a jury, was convicted of assault and battery, G. L. c. 265, § 13A, in the Boston Municipal Court. On appeal, he challenges the validity of his jury and counsel waivers. We reverse, holding that the defendant's jury waiver was invalid because the requirements of G. L. c. 218, § 26A, were not satisfied.
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