The unexpected turn-of-events occurred early in the day when Muhammad asked to speak to the judge in a benchconference, unable to be heard by the jury.
CNN: Muhammad blames toothache for lawyer switch
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Prior to last week's party conference, Labour's front bench in opposition was elected every two years, but the Labour leader is now able to choose the members himself.
BBC: Labour has new man in Northern Ireland
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Prior to a vote at last week's party conference, Labour's front bench in opposition was elected every two years, but Mr Miliband is now able to choose the members himself.
BBC: Ed Miliband promotes fresh faces to Labour top team