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The Trial of John Peter Zenger and the Birth of Free Press

The Trial of John Peter Zenger and the Birth of Free Press

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In 1735, a German immigrant printer named John Peter Zenger stood trial for seditious libel in New York City. His crime: publishing articles critical of the colonial governor, William Cosby. This episode dives into the dramatic courtroom clash between Zenger's aging, courageous lawyer Andrew Hamilton and the crown's prosecutors. We explore how Hamilton's bold argument—that truth should be a defense against libel—was revolutionary for its time. Though the common law held that 'the greater the truth, the greater the libel,' the jury defied the judge and acquitted Zenger, setting a powerful precedent for freedom of the press in America. We also touch on the political context of the Cosby-Morris feud, the role of James Alexander in orchestrating the defense, and how this case influenced later constitutional protections. Join Lucas and Luna as they revisit this pivotal moment when a colonial jury chose principle over power, planting seeds for the First Amendment. #JohnPeterZenger #SeditiousLibel #AndrewHamilton #WilliamCosby #ColonialNewYork #FreedomOfThePress #FirstAmendment #TrialByJury #JamesAlexander #NewYorkWeeklyJournal #ColonialAmerica #1735 #LegalHistory #FreeSpeech #JournalismHistory #History #FexingoHistory #AmericanHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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