jan 3, 1735 - Zenger Trial

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John Peter Zenger put on trial for criticizing a NY governor
- His lawyer argued he prints the truth so it's not libel
- Jury acquitted Zenger (he won)

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ByMina

21 Aug 2022

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jan 3, 1735

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~ 290 years ago

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