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Zenger

American  
[zeng-er, -ger] / ˈzɛŋ ər, -gər /

noun

  1. John Peter, 1697–1746, American journalist, printer, and publisher, born in Germany: his libel trial and eventual acquittal (1735) set a precedent for establishing freedom of the press in America.


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Zenger was arrested for exposing the corruption of colonial Gov. William Cosby.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 7, 2025

He depicted Alexander Hamilton defending John Peter Zenger in a libel trial in New York in August 1735.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 12, 2022

For instance, in 1735, a journalist and printer named John Peter Zenger was charged with libel for publishing articles critical of New York’s colonial governor.

From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2022

Zenger News’ David Martosko called the speech “the definition of ‘word salad.’”

From Washington Times ● Jul. 6, 2022

I’d bargained with Mr. Zenger, the German butcher, and come home with gray mutton.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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