5 août 1735 - Zenger Trial
Description:
John Peter Zenger was a German American printer and journalist in New York City who, in 1735, was accused of libel by the colony's governor but was acquitted. His trial and acquittal established a precedent for freedom of the press and laid an early foundation for the protections eventually included in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
5 août 1735
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 290 ans