There is no merit to defendant's contention that the court's uncontroverted statement, apparently based on observation of defendant's conduct, that defendant had gone to the bathroom and decided not to return was not a sufficient recitation of the facts and reasons it relied upon in determining that defendant's absence during jury deliberations was voluntary (see, People v Brooks,
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