A Nova Scotia man accused of killing his longtime partner in 2023 is looking to get out of jail while he awaits trial on a charge of first-degree murder.

The Crown is opposed to the idea of releasing Aaron Daniel Crawley and wants an earlier release order he was granted on other charges rescinded.

Crawley appeared in Nova Scotia Supreme Court on Thursday to discuss next moves in his case, which has been dragging on for years.

He is accused of killing Hollie Marie Boland in October 2023. He alleged…