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Zenger
[ zeng-er, -ger ]
noun
- 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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Andrew Hamilton of Philadelphia defended Mr. Zenger with law, wit, learning, and eloquence.
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Zenger's lawyer argued that the jury must decide on whether or not the publication was libellous.
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The verdict for Zenger, when it finally came, was the signal for an outburst of popular rejoicing.
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Very soon Zenger was arrested, charged with publishing libels against the city officials and the King.
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Cosby, after the Zenger trial, did what he could to check the liberty of the citizens, but was soon stricken with a fatal illness.
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