The trial began on 4 August 1735.
Andrew Hamilton was his lawyer.
John Peter Zenger had several occupations in his life including editor and journalist. He created the New York Weekly Journal in 1733.
He was put on trial for Libel.
The trial of John Peter Zenger strengthened the Bill of Rights for Freedom of the Press. Thus increasing the role of the reporter.
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john peter zenger... i just looked it up in my history book so 99.9% sure that's the right answer... :)
for libel
Andrew Hamilton defended him against his trial.
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 was a printer and journalist. He ran the New-York Weekly Journal, a newspaper that criticized the British colonial government. His work was influential in establishing freedom of the press in the American colonies.