When a sworn juror was discharged, based upon a ground not known before the juror was sworn, and 12 jurors had been sworn but no alternates had yet been selected, the court properly resumed "regular" jury selection, in accordance with CPL 270.15 (4), in order to replace that discharged juror, rather than replacing the discharged juror by selecting an alternate for that purpose (see, People v Roberts,
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