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.
It had to do with a lot. But which do you speak of? --6
Saint john Paul signed a very important contract, called the magna carta.