0
John Peter Zenger was accused of liable for articles that he published his New York Weekly Journal starting with the the first issue on 05nov1733 opposing the policies of the colonial governor William Cosby. He and his paper continued to blast the Governor until he was arrested on 17nov1734.
He was held in prison and finally brought trial the following August. At the trial, his defense convinced the Jury that its decision should be based on the truth of the content of the articles.
He was acquitted.
This case was the keystone upon which the US Freedom of the Press is based.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What was the significance of Fletcher v Peck US Supreme Court case?
The case was important because it was the first time the US Supreme Court found a state law unconstitutional. This case was in 1810.
Why was the introduction of lower case letters an important development?
because we all use lowercase letters today
What was the first important civil rights case that came before the Warren court?
Brown v. Board of Education
Which of the voting rights amendments were the most important?
the 11th it makes black people the right to vote in case of war
Why is the ceviche important to the mestizo?
It isn't; it is one of many kinds of dishes found in Latin America; in this case, seafood marinated in citric juice.
When was They Can't All Be Zingers created?
They Can't All Be Zingers was created in 2006.
Are zingers and twinkies the same thing?
pretty much, but normal zingers are chocolate and normal twinkies are vanilla [twinkies come in chocolate and zingers come in vanilla, too]
What does Zingers mean?
It is a kind of witty remark...
Drinking shots beginning with the letter z?
Zingers
What are the release dates for Alpha House - 2013 Zingers 1-6?
Alpha House - 2013 Zingers 1-6 was released on: USA: 6 December 2013
What are the types of zingers?
There are various types of zingers, including insults, comebacks, witty remarks, and clever one-liners. Zingers are typically characterized by their humor, sarcasm, or cleverness, and are often used to deliver a quick and impactful response in a conversation or situation.
Are zingers and dolly Madison cakes made by Hostess?
Yes. They are no longer - for now.
What is mackenzies zingers snapchat?
You won't find out here. We don't permit questions of this sort.
How much does a KFC Zingerburger cost?
Apparently there are no Zingers sold in the US.
What actors and actresses appeared in Zany Zingers and Bonked-out Blunders - 2010?
The cast of Zany Zingers and Bonked-out Blunders - 2010 includes: Edward Asner as himself Robert Klein as himself Trisha Menke as herself Frank Pacholski as himself Billy Riggs as himself Alex Trebek as himself Tom Vu as himself
What is an attaché case?
An attache case is a small case for carrying important documents, such as a briefcase.
A lawyer wants the hook in the opening statement to?
Highlight the important points in the case.
