The Trial of John Peter Zenger: An Early and Pivotal Fight for Freedom of the Press (1734–35); 1960

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Identifier: MS1133-0467
Title: The Trial of John Peter Zenger: An Early and Pivotal Fight for Freedom of the Press (1734–35); 1960
Description: James R. Caskie's paper revisits James R. Caskie's review of Walker Lewis' legal analysis of the John Peter Zenger trial, which played a pivotal role in establishing freedom of the press in the American colonies. The paper, originally tailored for lawyers, is simplified for a broader audience, emphasizing Zenger's battle against the corrupt Royal Governor William Crosby in 1734-1735, who abused his power to suppress true but critical publications.
Date: 16 December 1960
Creator: Caskie, James R.
topic: talk; lecture; SPHEX Club; James R. Caskie; Caskie; 1960; John Peter Zenger; freedom of the press; legal history; seditious libel; Andrew Hamilton; colonial America; Star Chamber; Crown authority; public rights; William Crosby; jury manipulation; independence; American legal system
Type: Text
Genre: lectures
Digital Format: application/pdf
Language: English
Repository: George M. Jones Library Association
Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Rights Holder: James R. Caskie