Zenger
Americannoun
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After replacing the original judge and disqualifying Zenger’s counsel, the crown lost its case when a jury acquitted Zenger, even though under existing law the paper’s writings were libelous.
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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