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7h 46min, aug 4, 1735 y - Zenger Trial

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Publisher John Peter Zenger accused and convicted of libel because he published things against the government. Not guilty because of the idea that "truth should be a defense against libel" which would evolve into the freedom of press.

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7h 46min, aug 4, 1735 y
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~ 290 years ago

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