People: Jun. 22, 1981

Having signed a bill nixing exemptions from jury duty on the basis of certain types of employmentt Jerry Brown, 43, could hardly cop a plea when called to spend some time in the box himself. So last week, with about 30 reporters and photographers, half a dozen plainclothesmen and several aides in tow, the California Governor became plain ole Citizen Brown and trooped into a Sacramento courtroom. Elected foreman, he announced a unanimous "not guilty" verdict on the misdemeanor charge being heard. Were his box mates hesitant to disagree with him? "No," said...

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