Historical Events tagged with "john peter zenger"
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Crime & Law
John Peter Zenger Acquitted of Seditious Libel
August 5th, 1735 289 years ago
John Peter Zenger, a writer for the New York Weekly Journal, was acquitted of charges of seditious libel against the royal governor of New York. The trial focused on the truthfulness of the publications, with Zenger's legal team arguing that truthful statements should not be penalized under law. This landmark case sparked debate over freedom of the press in colonial America, culminating in a significant legal precedent for journalists.
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