people went to trial for criticism of gov't in print
John Peter Zenger
Andrew Hamilton defended him against his trial.
Monroe
He was put on trial for Libel.
Freedom of the Press
The trial of John Peter Zenger strengthened the Bill of Rights for Freedom of the Press. Thus increasing the role of the reporter.
John Peter Zenger
Monroe
Andrew Hamilton defended him against his trial.
Monroe
john peter zenger... i just looked it up in my history book so 99.9% sure that's the right answer... :)
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.
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.
freedom of press
He was put on trial for Libel.
The Zenger-Cosby trial in 1735 had a significant impact on the development of freedom of the press in America. John Peter Zenger, a printer, was acquitted of libel charges for publishing criticisms of New York Governor William Cosby, establishing a precedent that truth could be a defense against libel. This trial fostered a growing belief in the importance of a free press as a check on government power, contributing to the foundation for First Amendment rights. Ultimately, it encouraged future journalists to speak out against government abuses without fear of legal repercussions.
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