Which of the following examples might lead a court to believe that an individuals' right to a speedy trial was violated in the state courts?
A) The prosecution delayed the trial because a key witness was unavailable.
B) The trial has been delayed for 6 months from the date of arrest.
C) The trial has been delayed for 2 years after the date of arrest because the defense team benefitted from the delay.
D) The prosecution delayed the trial unnecessarily in order to help their own case, during which time a key defense witness passed away.
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