James Richard Brown appeals his conviction of first-degree murder and sentence of death. We have jurisdiction. Art. V, § 3(b)(1), Fla. Const. Because of the trial judge's absence during part of the trial, we reverse the conviction and sentence of death and remand for a new trial.
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