KEITH, Circuit Judge, concurring. I concur with the majority’s finding that the trial judge’s communication with the jury without contacting Harris’ counsel was harmless error without prejudice. I write separately, however, to express my pressing concern for the criminal defendant’s right to be present during all stages of the trial and to condemn the violation of this right, regardless of the absence of har…
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