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jul 3, 1735 - John Peter Zenger Court Case

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Zenger had a court case where he wrote negative things about Governor Cosby, and he was taken to court. His lawyer Hamilton testified for him and created the freedom of the press.

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jul 3, 1735
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~ 291 years ago