The Zenger case established freedom of press.
The Crown v. Peter Zenger, New York, November 2, 1734
The Zenger case was a hallmark liable case, wherein truth was established as a defense. In other word, if what you print is true, no matter how unflattering, if it can be proven, is printable.
Zenger's trail established an important right, freedom of the press.
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If Zenger had lost his case, my news media different about history, politics and society, and publishing now.
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John Peter Zenger
John Peter Zenger
The Zenger Case was a trial that involved the colonial government and a publisher named John Paul Zenger. He was accused of printing false information. Although the judge in the case tried to force the jury into a guilty verdict, the jury actually found Mr. Zenger to be innocent on all of the charges brought against him.
john peter zenger... i just looked it up in my history book so 99.9% sure that's the right answer... :)