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One of the very first tests of the right/power of a free press in American.
Zenger wrote stories critical of a Royal Governor ( William Crosby )
Zenger was jailed but would not name sources. He was charged with libel-- at that time it meant publishing disagreement with the government. Zenger's wife kept publishing ( an news worthy fact in itself ) and was able to have a Crosby packed jury
replaced with Zenger's peers.
Alexander Hamilton ( already famous ) also stepped forward to be Zenger's lawyer.
Zenger was found innocent, and the trial helped pave the way to the 1st amendment.
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How can you use zenger trial in a sentence?
The Zenger Trial in 1735 set a precedent for freedom of the press in colonial America when John Peter Zenger, a printer, was acquitted of seditious libel charges after publishing critical articles about the colonial governor of New York.
The famous Zenger trial was important because it established?
freedom of the press
The Famous Zenger trial was important because it established the principal of?
Freedom of the press
Who defended john peter zenger in the zenger trial?
Andrew Hamilton defended him against his trial.
Whose trial helped establish freedom of the press?
john peter zenger... i just looked it up in my history book so 99.9% sure that's the right answer... :)
The famous Zenger trial was important because it established the principle of?
Freedom of the press
How was John Peter Zenger involved in the civil war?
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).
Whose trial established freedom of the press?
The trial of John Peter Zenger in 1735 in colonial America helped establish the principle of freedom of the press. Zenger, a newspaper publisher, was accused of libel by the colonial governor, but the jury acquitted him, setting a precedent for protecting the rights of journalists to criticize government officials.
Why was john peter zenger put on trial?
He was put on trial for Libel.
What did the zenger trial have to do with?
It had to do with a lot. But which do you speak of? --6
What are some important events that occurred in colonial New York?
The trial of John Peter Zenger was an important event in colonial New York.
What did the trial of john peter zenger strengthen?
The trial of John Peter Zenger strengthened the Bill of Rights for Freedom of the Press. Thus increasing the role of the reporter.
