He wasn't. He was the first person to get arrested for publishing something bad about the British governor during colonial America. His trial was a foundation for our First Amendment, the freedom of speech(some parts edited).
John peter zenger died by eating a poisonous rabbit
John Peter Zenger was a Patriot, he was also a journalist.
John Peter Zenger was famous for being involved in a libel suit that established Freedom of the Press. He was a newspaper printer and a journalist.
the earliest time john peter zenger was free was august 5, 1735
John Peter Zenger wrote something bad about the government in a newspaper. When he lived, you were not allowed to do that.
john peter zenger... i just looked it up in my history book so 99.9% sure that's the right answer... :)
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John Peter Zenger got thrown in jailbecause he printed something false about the governor. (William Cosby)
The trial of John Peter Zenger strengthened the Bill of Rights for Freedom of the Press. Thus increasing the role of the reporter.