Zenger Acquitted of Libel: Freedom of the Press Is Born
Andrew Hamilton's fiery defense secured an acquittal for printer John Peter Zenger, shattering colonial fears of seditious libel and establishing a precedent that journalists could criticize government officials without fear of imprisonment. This verdict transformed the courtroom into a battleground for free expression, directly inspiring the First Amendment's protections decades later.
August 4, 1735
291 years ago
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a la muerte de Muhammad I, su hijo Al-Mundir es nombrado en Córdoba sexto emir omeya.
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